WELCOME TO
WROCŁAW
Wiktoria Remiśko

WROCŁAW ISTHE HISTORICALCAPITAL
OF SILESIAAND LOWER SILESIA.TODAY, IT ISTHE
CAPITAL OFTHE LOWER SILESIANVOIVODESHIP.THE
HISTORY OFTHE CITY DATES BACK OVERA
THOUSANDYEARS.ATVARIOUSTIMES, IT HAS BEEN
PART OFTHE KINGDOM OF POLAND,THE KINGDOM
OF BOHEMIA,THE KINGDOM OF HUNGARY,
THE HABSBURG MONARCHY OF AUSTRIA,
THE KINGDOMOF PRUSSIAAND GERMANY.
WROCŁAW BECAME PART OF POLANDAGAIN IN 1945
AS PART OFTHE RECOVEREDTERRITORIES,THE
RESULT OF EXTENSIVE BORDERCHANGES AND
EXPULSIONSAFTERTHE SECONDWORLDWAR.

How to get there?
It's actually quite simple, even if you begin
your journey in, say, Dąbrowa Górnicza.All you
have to do is drive your car on the A4 highway
and keep going until you find an exit leading
directly toWrocław. Just remember to plan
ahead of your trip, you want to be prepared for
bad weather after all.

MOST INTERESTING
PLACES!

OSTRÓW
TUMSKI
One of the oldest parts of
Wrocław. Once an island, tourists
from all around the world flock to
its ancient architecture and
beautiful landscape.You will find
here the Archcathedral of
saint Jan Chrzciciel as well as the
famous across all PolandTumski
bridge, where couples
leave various padlocks with their
initials on them – a symbol of
everlasting love.

THE PENITENT
BRIDGE
(THEWITCH
BRIDGE )
Wrocław is in the top ten cities with the
most bridges in Europe.Theres
between 100 to 300 bridges in the city,
and the Witch Bridge is one of them.
It's a plank connecting two towers of
the st. Mary Magdalene's Cathedral.
There are many legends surrounding
the bridge, one of which ties back to
the witch trials. If the accused woman
managed to cross the bridge, it was
decided that the devil helped her, and
she'd be executed. If she fell, however,
she'd be announced not guilty of
witchcraft.

Hall of Century
It was finished in the year 1913 by Max Berg and can hold
10 000 people.Wrocław's Hall of Century is an
architectural symbol of the city.You can find it in
Szczytnicki Park and if you come inside you might just
find yourself in one of the many events held there, like
concerts and galleries. In 2006 Hall of Century was
officially added to the UNESCO list.

Szczytnicki Park
A famed park spreading across over a hundred hectares
of land. Known for its english influence in style as well as
its infrastructure, perfectly designed for long walks and
cycling.The sheer vastness and beauty of the park makes
it worth getting lost in.

Japanese Garden
It is part of the Szczytnicki Park and full of beautiful,
exotic plants and even some interesting animals. It is
entered through an ornate gate and the path takes
you through the lush greenery to the center of the
garden, where a lovely pond resides. In the pond
you'll find lots of koi fish and even certain species of
water birds.

The Odra
River
The so-called artery of
Wrocław, it is one of the most
well known polish rivers. It
provides a unique climet to
the city, and is a strong
magnet to all the young
people who want to spend
warm days next to cool
water, with a mug of beer in
hand.

Wrocław Market
It's a big plaza surrounded by
marvelous buildings and
numerous pubs and
restaurants, a perfect place
to take a break and take in
the towns beautiful
architecture, as well as the
delicious quisine.

The District of Four
Confessions
(FourTemples)
A lovely place nestled near the
Market, perfect for getting to
know the variety of
Wrocław's religious tolerance.
From here you'll find an easy way
to the catholic church, evangellic
church, orthodox cathedral and
the synagogue.The district itself
is also full of interesting nooks
and crannies, as well as various
pubs and cafes.

Galeria Neon Side
A place found within the FourTemples District. It is a
small plaza that may seem unimpressive in the daily
hours, but in the evening it lights up with beautiful
neon colors. Here is where the owner –Tomasz
Kosmalski – exhibits old neon signs he saved from
destruction, not only inWrocław but other parts of
Silesia as well.

Jatki
A small street leading out of
the Market called Jatki,
where in XIII century
operated butcheries and
meat was sold. Entering the
street will make you feel the
medieval climate, though
instead of meat shops you'll
find galleries and workshops.

Racławicka Panorama
It is a round building, a museum where you will find a
canvas exhibiting the Battle under Racławice, where
Tadeusz Kościuszki won against the russian soldiers.This
incredible work of art was created at the end of the XIX
century.

National
Museum
Here is where you will find
exhibitions of paintings and
sculptures describing the silesian,
polish and european art. In 2012
the museum has also added
eastern creations to its repertoire.

TheWrocław Zoo
The oldest zoo in the city, opened in year 1865,
it is a must – see attraction for all fans of
animals. Not only can you admire over 10 000
species of animals, you may also stumble upon
various monuments and ancient landmarks. In
2014 the zoo expanded to accommodate the
only polish africarium.

Africarium
The aforementioned 2014 addition to theWrocław
Zoo, this building contains nearly 20 bodies of water,
where you can observe fauna and flora from across
the entire african continent – hippos, fish and even
penguins!The underwater tunnel is an exceptionally
noteworthy attraction.

National Forum of
Music
One of the most modern musical ventures in
the city. It started its current function in 2014
and it supports 12 different music groups, such
as the Leopoldinum Orchestra and the Wrocław
Philharmonic.

NADODRZ
E
The most climactic estate in
Wrocław. Once infamous, it is
now a symbol of the city's
alternative culture. Here you'll
find lots of pubs, exotic
restaurants and artistic
workshops. Plenty of space for
children to play as well.

Colorful Murals
Hidden within the Nadodrze estate are beautiful murals
depicting cartoon characters, copies of well known works
of art and the people living there.The idea was created in
2013 by a painter Mariusz Mikołajek, who began painting
portraits of people living on Roosevelt's street. Next year,
along with other artists and some of the tennants, he
launched a project "Atelier Art Backyard", which
encouraged people regardless of age to participate in
creating art on the walls of their neighbourhood, making
it a beautiful and lively place and allowing for a
strenghtening experience between one another.

Hydropolis
Wrocław's one and only
aquatic museum! Built at the
end of the XIX century, it
invites many visitors with its
beutifully replicated
installations and curiously
arranged interior expositions.

Wrocław's Dwarves
One of the most well known attractions of the city,
perfect for all treasure hunters.Tiny dwarf statues are
hidden across all ofWrocław.Any street, any nook
and cranny could provide shelter for these little
fellows so make sure to keep an eye out for them.
Every dwarf is unique, with its own themes and
accessories, which makes it even more fun to track
them all. It's almost like a game of pokemon!

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