The Old Town Market Square, dating back from 1253, is one of the most representative symbols of Poznan. Originally, it was enclosed by fortified walls with as many as thirty-five towers and four gates. Six centuries later, the majority of the fortifications was put down. The Old Town Market Square suffered most during the 1945 World War II fights. It was damaged in almost 60 per cent. The present-day appearance of the Old Town Market Square is a result of the restoration works of the 1960's modelled on the 16th-18th -century architectural designs of the site. Thanks to them one can admire the original beauty of the Old Town Market Square. The function of the Old Town Market Square has changed over the centuries. Nowadays it is not only a commercial centre filled with banks, eateries, etc., but a cultural centre as well. Every June the site is vibrant with life as the St. John's Feast Fair (Jarmark Swietojanski) is held here. Moreover, throughout summer lots of other cultural events are held here, e.g. the Malta Theatre Festival. (Source: http://www.poznan-online.net/55,Old_Town _Market_Square_and_Its_.htm)