Wrocław

Wrocław (pronounced v-ROTS-wahf; also known as Breslau, its German name, and English name until 1945) is the largest city in Lower Silesia in Poland. It is home to 674,000 people within the city limits (2022) and the metropolitan area has a population of 1.3 million making it the largest city in Western Poland.

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Cathedral Island

Ostrów Tumski

A group of islands on the Oder River with beautiful cathedrals and a few hundred year old buildings, for those who would have romantic evening, walking through mystery brick stoned streets it is a must. It is complete with hand-lit oil lamps lit nightly.

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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Archikatedra św. Jana Chrzciciela

Dating from the 13th century, featuring stunning architecture and the largest church organ in Poland. Has elevator to the top, so this is the one to go to if you can't climb. Good river views from the tower.

Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 14:00-16:00Admission 15 zł, tower admission 25 zł

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Centennial Hall

Hala Stulecia

A historic building, constructed according to the plans of architect Max Berg from 1911 to 1913, when the city was part of the German Empire. As an early landmark of reinforced concrete architecture, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.

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Eastern Park

pl: Park Wschodni

On the bank of Oława river is a masterpiece of design, but left forgotten for decades. After few years of restoration it's now a true gem especially worth visiting in April when wetland flowers are blooming or autumn when vegetation turns into picturesque blend of reds, yellows and gold. As it borders semi-wild forests and has plenty of water, you may even watch swans taking care of their nests just few meters from the walking path.

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Ethnographic Museum

Muzeum Etnograficzne

Located in the former summer Palace of Wrocław Bishops. Collection concentrates on folk art.

Tue Wed Fri-Sun 10:00-16:00, Thu 09:00-16:00, Mon closedAdults 5 zł, concessions 3 zł. Sat free

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Historical Museum

Muzeum Historyczne

Located in the Royal Palace of Hohenzollern dynasty of Prussia. Museum collection is named '1000 years of Wrocław' which hint at type of exhibits you can find here.

Wed-Sat 11:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed

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Japanese Garden

Ogród Japoński

A remainder from the 'World Expo' of 1913 held in Wrocław, this is a large landscaped garden restored post-flooding with the assistance of the Japanese government. A part of Park Szczytnicki.

Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow21zł regular, 14zł reduced

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Market Square

Rynek

It is the architectural centre-point of Wroclaw, and its most obvious attraction. It is one of the biggest town squares in Europe, and is lined on all sides with photogenic and interesting buildings. Centre of tourist life, place where tourists drink beer.

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Monument to the Anonymous Pedestrians

Pomnik Anonimowego Przechodnia

An impressive artwork by Jerzy Kalina, this sculpture which has two parts, each to one side of Świdnicka, shows people going underground or coming from underground (depending on the side of the street you are at). The artwork builds on Kalina's 1977 installation "Transition" and was inaugurated in 2005. It likely makes reference to the martial law period in Poland and symbolizes people coming back to the public after being underground. The sculpture led to discussions and has been recognized internationally.

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Museum of Architecture

Muzeum Architektury

Museum is located in a 15th-century post-Bernardine Gothic buildings - St Bernardine of Sienna Church and a monastic quadrangle with a garden.

Mon closedTickets 10 zł, reduced 7 zł, Wednesday free

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Museum of Cemetery Art

Muzeum Sztuki Cmentarnej

The Old Jewish Cemetery (Stary Cmentarz Żydowski). In Jun-Aug on Sundays at 10:00 guide is available already covered in ticket price.

Apr-Oct 09:00-18:00, Nov-Mar 09:00-16:00, open daily

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Museum of Contemporary Art

The Four Domes Pavilion (Pawilon Czterech Kopuł) which is part of the historic Exhibition Grounds houses the collection of Polish contemporary art of the National Museum, which comprises works from 1945 until present.

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Museum of Natural History

Muzeum Przyrodnicze

The museum is part of Wrocław University and has its origin in 1814. The collections display many specimens of extinct and rare species including the skeleton of a Blue Whale, the largest animal that lived on the earth.

Tue-Fri 09:00-15:00, Sat Sun 10:00-16:00, Mon closedAdults 10 zł, concessions 7 zł

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National Museum in Wrocław

Muzeum Narodowe we Wrocławiu

Features a large collection of Polish art. The Gallery of Contemporary Art is in the attic.

Apr-Sep: Tue-Fri Sun 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:30-18:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat Sun 10:00-17:00; Mon closedAdmission 20zł adults, 15 zł concessions. Free on Saturdays (permanent exhibitions)

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Old Town Hall

Stary Ratusz

It now serves as the Museum of Burgeois Art. Construction of the town hall began in the 13th century. It was one of the few major buildings in Wrocław to survive World War II. The interior features stunning Gothic interiors.

Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00 (closed Mon)admission 4 zł

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Panorama Racławicka

Perhaps the most-visited tourist site in Wrocław, it consists of a large canvas painting wrapped around a viewing rotunda. It creates a 360-degree view of the Battle of Racławice (1794) between Russian troops and Polish insurrectionists. The battle was a victory for the Poles, however the Russians won the war. Visits are conducted in tour groups roughly every half-hour and foreign-language audio guides are available. The ticket also allows entry to the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum and Museum of Comptemporary Arts.

Apr-Sep: daily 09:00-17:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00, Mon closed50 zł adults, 23zł students & families (per person)

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Park Szczytnicki

Very large, spanning over a few kilometres, it's a common place for walks. Becomes incredibly colorful in autumn and should not be missed if you travel there in late September or October.

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St. Elizabeth's Church

Bazylika św. Elżbiety Węgierskiej

A large and imposing medieval building with a 90m high tower with spectacular views over the old town.

Mon-Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 13:00-16:00. Tower: Apr-Oct: daily 10:00-19:00, Nov-Mar: closedTower admission (no lift) 15 zł

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St. Maria Magdalena Church

Katedra św. Marii Magdaleny

The big church a block south of the Rynek, you can also climb this tower for 5 zł. Between the two towers, there is a small bridge known as the Pennants' Bridge, where you can walk along and enjoy the cityrama. Views are great, but if you can only do one, St Elizabeth is probably the one to do. However, the bridge makes a good story to tell people at home.

Tower/bridge: daily 10:00-20:00

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University of Wrocław Museum

Muzeum Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego

The four halls are: Aula Leopoldina, Oratorium Marianum, Mathematical Tower (Wieża matematyczna) and Exposition (Wystawa). The first two are still used by the university for events (so they can be closed at times). Audio guides are available.

Mon-Tue Thu-Sun 10:00 - at least 15:30 (longer in summer), Wed closed. Ticket office closes 30 min before10/11/12 zł for visiting 2, 3 or 4 halls (adults), reduced tickets available

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Wrocław Contemporary Museum

Muzeum Współczesne Wrocław, MWW

Contemporary art, photography, also a club and a cafeteria with nice views.

Mon 09:00-17:00, Wed-Sun 12:00-20:00, closed Tue and holidaysAdmission 20 zł, reduced 10 zł, Th free, "Self-service museum" free

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Wrocław Fountain

A multimedia fountain located within the Pergola next to Centennial Hall in Wrocław. The one hectare fountain incorporates about 300 jets to create a screen of water for animation display. There are also 800 lights. When frozen in winter, the fountain is a 4700-square-meter ice skating rink.

Working only from beginning of May until end of September

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Wrocław Water Tower

Wieża ciśnień przy alei Wiśniowej

A 63-m-high water tower constructed between 1904-1905 with an observation deck at 42 m. Provided water supply until mid-1980. In 1995 it was restored and converted into a restaurant. The tower has not been open to the public since 2017.

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Zoo Wrocław

Ogród Zoologiczny

Oldest zoo in Poland, having been opened in 1865 as the Breslau Zoological Garden while the city was part of Prussia. It is also the largest (in terms of the number of animals) zoo in Poland.

55 zł adults, 45 zł reduced, 45 zł students

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Wrocław Dwarves

Wrocławskie Krasnale

The first dwarf statue was installed in 2001 in Świdnicka Street to commemorate the Polish anti-communist underground movement Orange Alternative, whose symbol was a dwarf. Some years later smaller dwarf statues, each with their own theme, appeared and they can now be found all over the city.

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