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Poznan - Poland

Moving to Poznan, Poland

Contribute to the community by sharing information to help the Desi community connect and support one another. Provide details about apartments where the Desi community resides. Answer questions from those moving here for work, school, or other reasons. Share information about areas or buildings with a significant Desi population, including rent costs, utilities included, accessibility, availability of laundry facilities, and other relevant details. Note: This section is not for posting apartments for rent—please use the classifieds section for that. The goal is to offer guidance and answer questions for people planning to move to this area.

 

1.  South Asian Communities: Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Nepali individuals, primarily students and professionals.

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2. South Asian Areas

• Rataje: Popular among international students, including South Asians.
• Jeżyce: Diverse neighborhood with some South Asian families.
• Grunwald: Residential area with South Asian professionals.

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3. Main Market Areas

• Stary Rynek (Old Market Square): While not specifically South Asian, it's a central area for diverse cultural markets and shops.

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4. South Asian Grocery Stores

• Kashmir Indian Food Store: Offers Indian spices, rice, lentils, and more.
• Asia Express Food: Includes South Asian products such as curry powders, snacks, and sauces.
• Little India Poznań: A small store catering to Indian and Pakistani groceries.

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5. Transportation

• Public Transport:
  • Trams and Buses: Operated by MPK Poznań, with extensive coverage across the city.
  • Public Transport Card: Monthly or single-use options available.
• Ride Sharing: Uber and Bolt are widely used.

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6. Religious Places

• Temples:

  • No large temples in Poznań, but Hindu students often organize cultural or religious gatherings.

• Gurdwaras:

  • The nearest gurdwaras are located in larger Polish cities like Warsaw.

• Mosques:

  • Poznań Mosque (Muzułmański Związek Religijny): Serves the Muslim community, including South Asians.

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7. Best Public Schools in South Asian Areas

Elementary Schools:

• SP 90 Poznań (Szkoła Podstawowa nr 90): Known for its diverse student body.

Middle Schools:

• Gimnazjum nr 58 Poznań: Offers a supportive environment for international students.

High Schools:

• VI Liceum Ogólnokształcące (High School No. 6): Recognized for academic excellence and multicultural inclusion.