Poznań’s “Sunday Market” at Avenida, a stone’s throw from the city’s central station, was meant to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Instead, it’s become an embarrassing mess. On December 1, visitors were greeted not with charm but with ankle-deep mud, chaotic stalls, and a setting that felt stuck in the ‘90s.
Poor planning turned the parking lot venue into a slippery nightmare. Shoppers trudged through pools of mud, navigating makeshift stalls selling clothes, books, and food under conditions that screamed neglect. “This looks like something out of the last century, not the 21st,” one disgruntled visitor remarked.
For tourists arriving at Poznań Główny, this market is often their first impression of the city. Instead of showcasing the modern, vibrant Poznań it aspires to be, they see dirt, chaos, and missed potential.
“This market is a disgrace. Tourists step off the train and into a swamp. It’s a terrible look for a city that wants to be seen as progressive,” another resident vented.
Calls for action are growing. Residents suggest moving the market to a better-prepared location with paved surfaces and proper amenities. With thoughtful planning, the Sunday Market could be an attractive event drawing locals and tourists alike.
Poznań has a chance to turn this embarrassing spectacle into a highlight. But for now, mud and chaos overshadow any charm the market could offer.
