Avenida Poznań

Avenida Poznań is a shopping mall located in Poznań, Poland, forming part of the city's Integrated Transport Centre (Zintegrowane Centrum Komunikacyjne). It sits directly at the railway and bus station, with its main entrance facing Rondo Szczęśliwej Podróży. The complex brings together a new railway station, a bus station, the shopping centre, and a three-level car park for 1,500 vehicles under one roof. The retail area exceeds 60,000 square metres and hosts around 250 shops, employing approximately 2,500 people. The centre is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 21:00, while its dining area also opens on Sundays from 9:00 to 20:00; some venues operate outside standard mall hours. Originally named Poznań City Center, the mall opened on 25 October 2013. Its architecture received the Polish anti-award "Makabryła roku 2013" (Architectural Monstrosity of the Year). In March 2014 it was acquired by two funds, Resolution Real Estate Fund IV and Prime European Shopping Centre Fund, reportedly for around one billion złoty. In the night of 24–25 April 2014, a suspended ceiling section of about 300 square metres collapsed, forcing the entire facility to close; it reopened on 8 May 2014, except for part of the second floor. In November 2016 the centre rebranded from Poznań City Center to Avenida Poznań. Locals still commonly call the building "Chlebak" (the bread bin) due to its distinctive shape. Today Avenida Poznań operates as a retail and leisure destination, offering a mix of fashion, jewellery, food, and services. Its website promotes events, styling consultations, loyalty cards, and seasonal shopping campaigns. The mall remains a key commercial hub in central Poznań, directly connected to regional and national transport links.

Avenida Poznań was originally developed as Poznań City Center, part of the larger Zintegrowane Centrum Komunikacyjne (Integrated Transport Centre) project in Poznań, Poland. The shopping centre opened on 25 October 2013, alongside a new railway station and bus station, with a three-level car park for 1,500 vehicles. The retail area spans over 60,000 square metres and accommodates around 250 shops, employing approximately 2,500 people. The building's architecture was controversial: it received the Polish anti-award "Makabryła roku 2013" (Architectural Monstrosity of the Year). In March 2014, the property was purchased by two investment funds: Resolution Real Estate Fund IV and Prime European Shopping Centre Fund. The reported purchase price was around one billion złoty. Shortly after, in the night of 24–25 April 2014, a suspended ceiling section of approximately 300 square metres collapsed, leading to the closure of the entire facility. The centre reopened on 8 May 2014, with the exception of part of the second floor. In November 2016, the centre changed its name from Poznań City Center to Avenida Poznań. Despite the rebranding, local residents continue to refer to the building as "Chlebak" (the bread bin) because of its distinctive shape. The mall remains active, operating Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 21:00, with its dining area open on Sundays from 9:00 to 20:00. It hosts various events, promotions, and services such as free styling consultations, as promoted on its official website.

• Shopping centre opens as Poznań City Center on 25 October 2013.

• Receives the Polish anti-award "Makabryła roku 2013" (Architectural Monstrosity of the Year).

• In March 2014, purchased by Resolution Real Estate Fund IV and Prime European Shopping Centre Fund for a reported ~1 billion złoty.

• Night of 24–25 April 2014: a ~300 m² suspended ceiling section collapses, closing the entire facility.

• Reopens on 8 May 2014, except part of the second floor.

• In November 2016, renamed from Poznań City Center to Avenida Poznań.

A major regional shopping and transport hub in central Poznań, combining retail, dining, and integrated rail/bus connections.

• Retail stores (fashion, jewellery, electronics, etc.)

• Dining and restaurants

• Entertainment and events

• Loyalty gift card

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