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Wroclaw Cathedral

Wroclaw, plac Katedralny, 18

The Cathedral in Wroclaw is consecrated in honor of John the Baptist. This is a very beautiful and majestic Gothic building with neo-Gothic elements, which stands near the city of Ostrov Tumsky (Cathedral Island). The current church is already the fourth of those that were built on this site.

Wroclaw is a stunning city for the traveler ready to walk, admire and enjoy. Even despite how the former Breslau got in 1945, the city has preserved many interesting sights for every taste. It’s worth starting the tour, perhaps, from Rynek, the main market square and architectural axis of Old Wroclaw. This is one of the largest city squares in Europe and is surrounded by some very photogenic buildings. On the south side of the square, in particular, stands the City Hall building, which now houses the Museum of Urban Art. The building was built in the 14th century, and you can see amazing Gothic decoration inside. Another interesting square in the center is Solyanaya, where the corresponding market was previously located, and today they sell flowers.
Tumsky Island is not even one, but a whole group of islands in the course of the Oder. Its most famous landmark is, of course, the Wroclaw Cathedral. An amazing Gothic building that dates back to the 13th century. Conveniently, you can take the elevator upstairs and see the city. In addition to the cathedral, there are several other old churches and centuries-old buildings on Tumsky Island, and walking along its cobbled streets is pure pleasure. And for couples, a walk with a kiss on the Tumsky Bridge, lit by oil lamps in the evening, is a mandatory item on the program.
The most charming attraction of Wroclaw - and not even one, but dozens - are small bronze figures of gnomes - "dwarfs".
The churches of Wroclaw are old enough to be interesting, and beautiful enough to make you want to see them both from the outside and from the inside. So, the Church of St. Elizabeth on the street of the same name is located northeast of Rynek. This is a large and imposing medieval building, which is distinguished by a 90 m high tower, which you can and should climb. The Church of St. Mary Magdalene stands a block south of Rynek, and its tower can also be climbed. It is worth doing if only for the small bridge of the Witches, which connects the twin towers of the church: a curious urban legend is associated with the bridge.
The Centenary Hall is a landmark of a completely different kind, although it is also a historical landmark. The hall was built at the beginning of the 20th century and for that time became one of the first examples of this kind of monumental architecture: with an abundance of concrete, glass and iron structures. Next to it is the Wroclaw Water Multimedia Fountain, one of the largest in the world, which is illuminated at night by three hundred lights. And right in front of the Centenary Hall stands a memorable and completely incomprehensible monumental structure, the "Needle" of amazing height, made of metal.
Once in the Rynek, grab a glass of beer in the famous Spitz pub - everyone does that.
It is impossible not to say a few words about Wroclaw parks. The oldest and largest of them is Shchitninsky, which stretches for several kilometers. You can get here just from the Centenary Hall. The park houses the Japanese Garden, a reminder of the 1913 World's Fair that took place in the city. This is a large landscaped garden that was restored with the help of the Japanese government. Other beautiful parks in Wroclaw are the Midday Park in the south with its beautiful swan ponds, the most visited in the city; east park on the banks of the Olava, a design masterpiece that was forgotten for many years, but after the restoration it has again become a true gem of the city (a must-see in April, when the lawns bloom), and Botanical Garden, one of the oldest and richest collections in Poland.
The most charming attraction of Wroclaw - and not even one, but dozens - are small bronze figures of gnomes - "dwarfs". Dwarfs can be found literally everywhere, and each of them will do their own thing: wash underpants in the Oder, run the house, ski, sleep, visit, travel, or even go to jail for adultery. Gathering your own collection of dwarf photographs is the best way to spend your time walking around Wroclaw.
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Wroclaw — old City in Poland. It was founded in 1000 on the banks of the Odra. Over the centuries, the city changed its owners, which largely affected its development. Since ancient times, Wroclaw has been a cultural and commercial center. From the middle of the 18th century the city was part of Prussia. As part of this country, Wroclaw experienced its heyday, followed by a strong decline. If you want to get to the city from Ukraine, then you may be interested in renting a Lviv bus.

During World War II, the city was badly damaged. Therefore, a lot of time passed to restore the former greatness of the city, after its return to Poland in 1945. Today Wroclaw is the largest Polish city, alluring tourists magnificent views of the Old City.

Market Square

All the main attractions of Wroclaw are located in the Old Town. It is worth starting your acquaintance with the city from the old market square. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that in the center, in addition to the town hall and the administration, there are residential buildings.

The City Hall houses the Museum of Urban Art, which presents interesting expositions of recognized and contemporary artists.

The cost of visiting is 7 zt.

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Church of Mary Magdalene

Just one block from the Market is the Church of Mary Magdalene, built in the Gothic style. Here, for an additional fee of PLN 4, you can climb the 72-meter-high tower, from where you can see great view to the city.

Walking along the northern part of the square, you can see the church of St. Elizabeth, built in the XIV century. Nearby are two small houses "Yas" and "Molgosya", which are among the oldest buildings in the entire city. What else can you see in Wroclaw?

Racławice panorama

In the eastern part of the Old Town is one of the most famous sights of Wroclaw - the huge Racławice panorama. The artistic canvas depicts the battle of the Polish rebels with the Russian troops, which took place in April 1794.

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The painting depicts the victory of the Polish troops, although history knows a completely different end. Due to the glorification of the victory over the Russians, the panorama was kept secret from the Soviet authorities for a long time, and only in 1985 was it presented to the general public.

Entrance to the attraction is paid. The ticket price is PLN 20 per adult and PLN 15 per child.

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However, the ticket also includes a visit National Museum, which presents exhibits from the Middle Ages.

Tumsky island

Obligatory attention deserves Tumsky Island, which belongs to the oldest part of the city. Here is one of the largest central squares in Europe, above which the town hall proudly rises.

In the dungeons of the building there is the Svidnitsky cellar, where excellent beer was once served. The mysterious atmosphere of the Middle Ages has been preserved on the island. And to make the island even more romantic, the streets are illuminated in the evenings by gas lamps, which are lit daily by a living person.

To get to the island from the city center, you must first walk along the sand bridge, and then cross the river over the Tumsky bridge. You can recognize it by the huge number of locks left by couples in love.

Wroclaw University

Particular attention should be paid to Wroclaw University. It was built on the site of an old castle in the 18th century. A special pride of the institute is the assembly hall, beautifully painted and decorated with many sculptures.

Those who arrive in the city by rail, be sure to note the beauty of the local station. The building itself was built over 150 years ago in neo-gothic style.

Dwarf Capital

Recently, the Poles call Wroclaw the capital of the gnomes. These creatures are a symbol modern city. Three hundred small figurines are scattered throughout Wroclaw. Each gnome has its own name and history.

They began to install them in 2001, and now every institution wants to get a little prankster at its entrance. A special entertainment of tourists is the search for all the gnomes of the city.

In any travel agency for only 5 zl you can buy a map of their location and safely go on a search.

Japanese garden

The Japanese Garden is another must-see place in Wroclaw. Its history began in 1913.

Then a Japanese gardener made a garden according to all the traditions of his country. Over time, many elements of the garden were stolen, but in 1996 the city authorities decided to restore this beautiful place.

Excursion programs

Not to miss any interesting place you can go on a city tour. Tours run every half hour from the Eastern part of the Old City. They are conducted with audio guides in the most popular languages.

The cost of excursions is from 75 euros.

Rivers as the main attraction of the city

A feature of Wroclaw is its location: the city is built on 12 islands of the Odra River.

The water part of the city is so significant that Wroclaw is sometimes called the Polish Venice.

The banks of the river are connected by dozens of bridges. Today there are 112 of them in the city, and before the 19th century there were 303 of them. At that time, it was decided to fill up the northern branch of the Odra, and therefore most of the bridges lost their relevance.

Bridges in Wroclaw are not only structures that allow you to cross from one bank to another, but also entire monuments of art.

All bridges are unique and beautiful in their own way.

sand bridge

One of the oldest bridges in the city, preserved to this day. Its distinguishing feature is the bright red railing.

The first bridge on this site appeared at the beginning of the 12th century and was made of wood. In 1861 the bridge was rebuilt from iron.

Rendzinsky bridge

One of the most popular bridges among tourists is Rendzinsky. This is the most long bridge in Poland. It is made of concrete and suspended from a 122 meter pylon.

Grunwald bridge

The symbol of modern Wroclaw is the Grunwald Bridge. The bridge was built in 1910 and is the most modern suspension crossing in the city.

The Grunwald bridge was repeatedly destroyed and changed its name. Many urban legends are associated with it.

Olava bridge

It can be called one of the most beautiful. It was built in neo-baroque style in 1883. The design of the bridge is similar to the famous bridges of Paris and Rome.

Market Square in Wroclaw

Wroclaw Market Square is the heart of the city and its main attraction. It was founded in the 13th century. The buildings on the square are examples of architectural styles of different periods - from Gothic to Art Nouveau. During the Second World War, the Market Square was almost completely destroyed, so all the buildings on it today are skillfully executed reconstructions.

The uniqueness of the Market Square is that in its center there is a whole block of buildings and inner streets. Here are the famous mansions, which have beautiful names: "Under the golden sun", "Under the blue sun", "Under the seven electors". Noble persons, kings, presidents stayed in them, negotiations were held. Also on the square is a unique city hall of the 13th-16th centuries - a masterpiece gothic architecture and the symbol of Wroclaw.

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Racławice panorama

The Racławice Panorama in Wrocław is a monumental canvas (15x114 m) depicting the battle of Polish rebels near Racławice near Krakow led by the national hero Tadeusz Kosciuszko with Russian troops on April 4, 1794.

Thanks to the combination of special artistic and technical operations, the picture “transfers” the viewer to another reality and another time. The Racławice Panorama is the first and only Polish work of its kind that has survived to this day.

This legendary creation of Jan Styka and Wojciech Kossak could be seen in Lviv at the beginning of the 20th century. The artists worked on this monumental painting for 9 months, and especially for the panorama, a specially woven canvas was purchased in Brussels, and Austria provided the design of the rotunda itself.

In 1944, the painting was partially damaged by bombing. And in 1946 it was handed over to the Polish authorities and transported to the city of Wroclaw. For many years, the panorama in the form of a roll was kept in the National Museum in Wroclaw. For a wide audience, the picture was opened only in the mid-80s of the XX century and immediately became the main attraction of Wroclaw.

On Rinek Street in Wroclaw, there is a one-of-a-kind cafe "Pod Z1otym Dzbanem" (Under the Golden Jug).

For many years, city residents have been inviting relatives and friends here to offer them the best unique cakes and ice cream cakes in Wroclaw. Visitors can sit on the ground floor in comfortable armchairs and sofas or in a cozy cellar in the style of a 13th-century Romanesque chamber. The legend of the Golden Jug says that the old cellar brings happiness to people.

Wroclaw Strachowice International Airport

Copernicus Airport is a commercial international Airport, located 10 kilometers from the city center of Wroclaw, in southwestern Poland. Currently, such companies as RyanAir, Wizz Air, LOT, EuroLOT, OLT Express and Lufthansa, as well as Scandinavian Airlines System are based here. The name of Nicolaus Copernicus was given to the airport on December 6, 2005.

The history of this airport began in the 1930s, when an airfield was built here, used for the needs of the German army, and in February 1945 the airport was occupied by Soviet troops. In June 1945, the civil Aviation. First international flights were opened at Copernicus Airport in January 1993. After 6 years, the construction of a cargo terminal, an international hall and the installation of a new meteorological system were completed here.

In 2015, it is planned to increase runway up to 3000 m, expansion of the taxiway, apron and parking, as well as the improvement of navigation equipment. At the first stage of the restoration, the passenger capacity of the airport has already been increased to 3.5 million people a year.

Wroclaw City Hall

The City Hall is located in the center of Wroclaw, on the Market Square. This building is one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic architecture in Europe and one of the most valuable sights of the city.

The construction of this masterpiece began in the 13th century and lasted three centuries - this led to an organic mixture of various styles of architecture with a predominance of the Renaissance and Gothic. In 1945, the town hall was completely destroyed, later it was restored thanks to the miraculously preserved drawings.

The city hall has an astronomical clock reminiscent of the famous Prague ones. The building houses the Museum of Medal Art, as well as the Historical Museum. In the basement of the town hall there is a famous restaurant "Pivnica Swidnicka".

Wroclaw City Stadium

The city stadium in the city of Wroclaw is one of the best in Poland. This football arena hosted matches of the 2012 European Championship. It is the home stadium for FC Szlönsk and the Polish national team.

The stadium was opened in 2011. This is one of the "youngest" football stadiums in Europe. It was built specifically for the Euro 2012 championship. Construction lasted for three years. The stadium has a rounded shape, and fully covered stands that can accommodate more than 42,000 people. This is one of the most modern stadiums in the world today.

Gola Castle

Gola Castle is located in the south-west of Poland, in the village of Gola Dzierzoniowska in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. The construction of the castle began in the second half of the 16th century by the Silesian feudal lord Leonard von Rohnau. The stone for the construction was taken from a granite rock. At the beginning of the 17th century, the architecture of the castle was supplemented with new elements in the Renaissance style, which finally shaped its appearance.

In 1821, the castle became the property of Baron Pritzwitz-und-Gaffon, whose family owned the estate until the end of World War II, during which the building was significantly damaged.

In the post-war period, the castle was not restored and gradually turned into ruins.

In the 2000s, a large-scale reconstruction of the castle was carried out. Currently located here luxury hotel with a restaurant and a spa. The castle has a park of more than 13 hectares. The Gola River flows through the park, and there are also several picturesque ponds.

Cathedral of John the Baptist

The building was built in the Gothic style and is the first Gothic church in Poland. The cathedral is located on the site of an old church. The history of the cathedral building dates back to the 13th century. The choir was completed in 1272, the nave was built in 1341. The facade with two spiers 98 m high faces west. Built in 1913, the organ was for some time the largest in the world. During the assault on Breslau, the cathedral was destroyed by 70%. In 1946-1951. it was reconstructed.

Church of St. Elzbiety

The Church of St. Elizabeth is one of the famous sights of Wroclaw. It was built in the XIII century, is a Gothic building, the tower of which reaches a height of 87 meters. Initially, the tower was a little higher and was one of the tallest buildings in Silesia, but after rebuilding a few decades later, it was unfortunately demolished by a hurricane. This story later turned into a legend that the tower was held by angels.

The Church of St. Elizabeth is one of the most beautiful buildings in Wroclaw. It delights not only with its decoration, which is inherent in the Gothic style, but also with its majesty and height. And if you go up the spiral staircase to the top of the tower, then you will see a simply stunning and breathtaking panorama of the city, and in fine weather - also a view of the mountains turning blue in the distance.

Japanese garden

In 1913 Poland hosted world exhibition, and the Japanese Garden, located in the Szczytnice Park in Wroclaw, became a real gem of the exhibition. The concept of the garden was developed by the greatest connoisseur of Japanese culture and traditions, Count Fritz von Hogberg. He was actively assisted by the Japanese gardener Mankichi Arai, and their creation made a splash - it was one of the first Japanese gardens in Eastern Europe.

Unfortunately, after the end of the exhibition, the garden did not receive further development, and after the first flashed World War, it was practically abandoned. Only in 1994 the city authorities decided to restore it. The Japanese embassy was enthusiastic about the idea, and in 1996 a team of horticulturalists from Nagoya arrived. The garden has been restored in the same way as the garden of 1913, but at the same time received many completely new elements. The old cascades were rebuilt, decorative gates and a wide alley appeared in the direction of the central part. The main attractions are located in the center: a bridge topped with an ornate roof, stone lanterns and additional paths along the pond.

The renovated garden opened in 1997, but after only two months it was almost completely destroyed by flooding. Again, a decision was made to restore the park, and once again, thanks to joint efforts, the Japanese Garden opened its gates to visitors. Now it's real corner Japanese culture and one of the most popular places in the city.

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). The most comfortable, but also the most expensive option - high-speed train Pendolino, which travels only 3.5 hours. It is better to buy tickets in advance, both for the train and for the bus: seats are sold out quite quickly and ticket prices will be lower if you book them a couple of weeks before the trip. On FlixBus, you can generally find tickets for 5 zł if you visit the site at the right time. Remember that when buying tickets for Polish trains, the ISIC card entitles you to a student discount only for Polish citizens. But already in public transport in Wroclaw, if you have an ISIC and are under 25 years old, feel free to choose student tickets, which are 50% cheaper than regular tickets.

If nothing at all fits in time, then you can see the current offers on BlaBlaCar. The prices there are basically the same as for the bus, but it will get out a little faster.

From Ukraine you can get directly to Wroclaw by plane: from and you can find tickets for popular low-cost airlines that are reasonably priced Ryanair And Wizz Air. Prices are around 200 PLN (€45), but you can grab cheaper tickets. The airport in Wroclaw is very close to the city - the cheapest way to the center or railway station get on the city bus 106, which leaves every 20 minutes. You can also get to the city by a special transfer - the route is similar, but the price is already 10 zł. Up-to-date information and the schedule of transfers look on the website.

In Wroclaw, public transport works quite well - you have buses and trams at your disposal. One trip costs PLN 3.4. It will be cheaper (2.4 and 3 zlotys) to buy a ticket for 15 or 30 minutes, and not a one-time ticket: you can transfer and during this time you will be able to travel quite far, especially within the center. If you are going to really use public transport a lot, take a ticket for 1, 2, 3 or 7 days at once. Tickets can be bought at special machines, which are available at most major stops, in kiosks, on the tram or bus. But remember that you can only buy a ticket on the transport itself with a PayPass card. And to easily plan your trip, download the application jakdojade- a very convenient thing that will select the most comfortable route, show the schedule and even actual delays.

Of the taxis, the cheapest and most popular Ryba Taxi– only PLN 2.5 per kilometer. They have a pretty handy app that works almost like Uber. More from budget options – EcoTaxi And Wicar. It is convenient and cheap to move around the city by Uber: the prices are very democratic and generally lower than for a regular taxi.

If you want to drive, you can use the service Vozilla, which allows you to rent a car for a while (price PLN 0.9 per minute). Download their app and see where the nearest free car is. There is also a similar service with scooters - Blinkee.

To avoid traffic jams, choose a bike. Like other cities in Poland, Wroclaw has a bicycle rental system. You can take a bike at special stations that are scattered throughout the city. You will have to pay PLN 10 for registration in the application, but then you can ride each new bike for free for up to 20 minutes. Look for detailed instructions and prices on the rental website.

It is best to choose accommodation as close to the center as possible, since most of the attractions and attractions are located right there. If you are driving big company, the most convenient and cheapest option is Airbnb. Look for an apartment in the Krzyki, Nadodrze or Śródmieście districts, from there it will be convenient to get anywhere by public transport or on foot.

There are a lot of interesting and budget hostels in Wroclaw, so just go to Booking and find the best option for you. Prices for places in common rooms are generally around PLN 40. See verified locations below.

Friends Hostel (ul. Ruska 49). A typical modern hostel with minimalistic IKEA furniture, located in the heart of the nightlife and cultural life cities. On the spot you can have a delicious breakfast for 12 PLN, play board games and chat with the staff.

Grampa's Hostel (pl. Św. Macieja 2/1c) is one of the most comfortable hostels in Wroclaw. It is located in an atmospheric area of the city in an old building with high ceilings and huge windows. The price includes a hearty breakfast and a lot of entertainment in the common room: board games, books and Play Station.

Swiebodzki Hostel (pl. Orlat Lwowskich 20B) . The standard hostel is located in the building of the old railway station, which now houses museums, a theater stage and cafes. On Sundays on the old rails organized swap meet where you can find literally everything: from Ukrainian halvah to vintage dresses.

Hart Hostel & Art(ul. Rydygiera 25a)- a place where you can spend the night and have a great time. The guys organize exhibitions, concerts and yoga classes, and each room was designed by a different local designer.

Don't forget about Couchsurfing: Wroclaw has a fairly large international community of couchsurfers, who from time to time arrange gatherings.

You can start with standard sights: the market square, the opera house, Tumski Island and the main building of Wroclaw University. If you want to learn more about the history of the city, you can go to free tour which takes place 2 times every day. They will share interesting facts and tell a true story Wroclaw gnomes.

You can look down on the city on one of observation platforms in church towers historical center cities: on Sw. Elżbiety 1/2 or at Szewska 10. Get ready for the fact that you will have to climb to the very top on foot, but the view of the colorful houses of the old market is worth it. You can also go up to the top floor. shopping center sky tower (Powstańcow Śląskich 95) , most high building in Poland. There you can realize the scale of the city and additionally appreciate the sleeping areas.

Be sure to go see Centenary Hall (Wystawowa 1): one of the largest works of architecture of the early 20th century, built by Max Berg. Now exhibitions and concerts are held there, and singing fountains are located very close, huge park, Japanese garden and Museum of Polish Art of the 20th Century, where you can see the main works of Polish artists of the last century.

If you like modernist architecture and simple forms, then go to the district WuWa, which is right next to the Centenary Hall. This is one of the model areas built for the international exhibition organized by the German Werkbund, a manufacturing association that promoted functional design in central Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. Now it is an ordinary residential area and a museum. modern architecture under open sky.

Passing through the Grunwald Square, pay attention to the so-called local Manhattan- a residential complex of 6 high-rise buildings in the style of brutalism. These houses were built by the first woman who, after the war, received a diploma in architecture from the Wrocław Polytechnic University.

Cool view of Grunwald bridge And Tumsky island, one of the symbols of the city, opens with cable car Polinka built by students of the local polytechnic. At a height of 7 meters above the Odra, in calm weather, from 11 am to 6 pm, two wagons drive every 10 minutes. The ticket can be bought on the spot at the machine and it costs the same as for one trip on the tram. Stations are located on Na Grobli 2 And Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 23 .

Park Staromiejski(Teatralna) Nice park with openwork hedges and neatly trimmed lawns. The park is located very close to the center near the puppet theater. Locals come here to read or have a small picnic. In the park itself there are light wooden benches that can be rearranged.

Hala Targowa(Piaskowa 15). The local central market and one of the attractions of the city. Come there from Monday to Saturday for fresh buns, seasonal vegetables and fruits, Italian cheese and Turkish halva.

Bulwar Dunikowskiego. A beautiful, lively embankment with huge steps, where you can watch slowly passing tourist ships for hours. In the evening, even more people gather there, concerts are held and local food trucks arrive.

Not far from the center, between Kazimierza Wielkiego, Świętego Mikołaja, Pawła Włodkowica and Świętego Antoniego streets, is located Quarter of Four Religions- a place where an Orthodox cathedral, a Catholic church, a Lutheran church and a synagogue are located a few hundred meters from each other. In itself it is a very pleasant place to walk around with good cafes, bars and restaurants.

Responsible for Polish contemporary art in the city BWA, an organization that makes exhibitions of contemporary Polish artists and designers. There are 4 galleries in the city: to see young artists, go to Galeria Avangarda(Wita Stwosza 32) and in Studio (Ruska 46a/13), and if you are more interested in functional design, then go to Galeria Design (Świdnicka 2-4)– there are mainly exhibitions of modern graphic design, typography and illustrations. Ceramics and glass can be seen in Galeria SiC! (pl. Kościuszki 9/10) .

More contemporary art can be found at contemporary museum (pl. Strzegomski 2a), which is located in an air shelter built in 1942. If you are not interested in art, then you can go up to the top floor of the museum, where there is a cafe and a bar that offers a good view of the city.

neon side (Ruska 46C) is an open-air gallery of old neon lights. Colorful and sparkling patio. It is best to go there at dusk or at night. There are some interesting bars nearby.

The role of the local Kreuzberg is played by the district Nadodrze. After the war, many beautiful old houses were preserved here, but, unfortunately, there was no money to maintain them in good condition. The area is still considered a little dangerous and dysfunctional due to the not too decent population that lives there, but lately this place has attracted artists and local creative youth. So feel free to go there and admire the ancient architecture, local street art, go to small galleries and cozy cafes, which are growing here lately.

If you like to climb ruins and old factories, then go for a walk around the territory river port (Kleczkowska 43). Part of the port is still in operation, but most of it is an open area where you can safely move around and explore abandoned buildings and old trains.

As soon as it gets warmer, all the students of the city go to hang out on Wyspę Slodową- a small island on the Odra in the very center of the city. Until recently, it was legal to drink alcohol on the island, and now it threatens with a fine of 100 zlotys, but this still does not stop anyone. So if you want to blend into the environment, you can take a can of beer or cider with you, but be on the lookout. Very a good option for long summer evenings - the island is always noisy and crowded.

There are a lot in Wroclaw huge parks with spacious lawns that are filled with large companies in the evenings and on weekends. If you are in the city during the warm season, then buy a disposable grill and sausages in the supermarket and go to Szczytnicki, Grabiszynski or Wschodni parks to get that whole summer vibe.

You can drink coffee at the world champion in aeropress in Cafe Targowa(Piaskowa 17, Stoisko 11) , a tiny cafe located in the market building. The place is iconic, and the coffee is without exaggeration the best in town. The baristas are always happy to chat and tell you more about the different brewing methods.

Figa Coffee (Władysława Łokietka 6) . Another place with excellent coffee and juicy interior. If you like coffee, you can buy a package of beans. Another bonus is that you can ask for homemade coffee with vegetable milk.

You can find the most fashionable ice cream in the city in Polish lody (pl. Bema and pl. Kościuszki) . Locals are ready to stand behind him in a huge queue in any weather, and it's worth it.

Lody Roma (Ludwika Rydygiera 5) is an old-school place with history and delicious natural ice cream, which is still produced locally according to the classic recipe. You can take ice cream to go, or you can stay for coffee. In addition to traditional tastes, unusual ones also appear: halva, salted caramel or even beer.

Tajne set (przejście Garncarskie 2) . Cozy bookstore and cafe. good and quiet place to relax and gain strength over a cup of coffee and homemade cake. The bookstore has a large selection of books in English.

Charlotte Chleb i wino (Świętego Antoniego 2/4) . One of the best places for breakfast. Here you will get excellent coffee and fresh bread prepared on the spot with homemade marmalade and chocolate. Toward evening, the place turns into a wine bar and baguettes are already served with olive oil and cheese.

Ethno cafe. Several outlets throughout the city. Good coffee shops with alternative coffee and nice interior. Most of all, we recommend the very first point in the center, on Swidnicka 5. Grab a coffee and sit by the window or at a table outside to watch the city go by.

Naroznik (Ludwika Rydygiera 30) . Beautiful interior, interesting snacks and delicious desserts. The bistro is very popular with locals and is located in the old part of the city in historical building with huge windows that are wide open in the warm season.

Dinette (pl. Teatralny 8) An elegant place overlooking the opera for breakfast and snacks. A place where you can meet both students for coffee and businessmen for lunch. For the lunch menu, along with a drink, a check will cost an average of PLN 100 for two.

Vinyl cafe (Kotlarska 35-36). An inconspicuous place at first glance, where inside you will find a pleasant interior and a gramophone, on which vinyl records are constantly spinning. The menu has good coffee, snacks, desserts and alcohol.

Wroclaw is a city that surprises. Beautiful and atmospheric, with a stunningly bright center, with hundreds of bridges across the Oder and gnomes hiding everywhere. There is a minimum of tourists and a maximum of beauty.

Wroclaw (Wrocław) is the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, historical city five rivers (Odra and its four tributaries) and one hundred and twenty bridges. It is often referred to as the "sacred flower of Europe". This is one of the most picturesque, romantic and green cities in Poland. In 2016 Wroclaw was chosen cultural capital Europe.

When is the best time to go to Wroclaw

Wroclaw is located in the south-west of the country - in the Silesian lowland, on 12 islands of the Odra.

The climate here is temperate continental with warm summers and mild winters. The maximum precipitation falls in July, the average annual temperature is +17.7°C. With moderate average temperatures: -0.7°C in winter and +18.9°C in summer, extreme frosts down to -30°C and heat up to +37°C occur.

Attractions

Market Square

Cathedral of John the Baptist

Basilica of St. Elizabeth

Wroclaw University

House number 5 on Prusa street

Centenary Hall

National Museum

Racławice panorama

covered market

Zoo

Botanical Garden

The old part of Wroclaw stretches on about. Tumsky, to which 4 bridges lead. The most famous is the Love Bridge, all hung with locks of lovers.

Market Square

The heart of old Wroclaw is the medieval Market Square (Rynek), one of the most beautiful in Poland, founded in the 13th century. 11 streets lead to the closed space Rynek we Wroclawiu. The ensemble of the square is formed by the facades of buildings from different eras: Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Art Nouveau. The city hall dominates them. Today, the area around the perimeter is “fenced” with restaurants where they cook duck with cherry confiture and excellent zhurek.

town hall

The building of the town hall (Ratusz) was built from 1327 to 1504. In a two-story building, the city government met, a court and a prison were placed. At the end of the XIV century. a bell tower was built, in 1550 a clock was installed under the pediment.

Cathedral

The Gothic Cathedral of John the Baptist (Archikatedra św. Jana Chrzciciela) was built in the 13th–14th centuries. The temple stands on Tumsky Island. The height of the brick towers with sharp spiers reaches 98 m. The largest organ in the country is installed inside the Wroclaw Cathedral. The instrument was made by German craftsmen in 1914. During World War II, the cathedral was partially destroyed. In 1946-1951. it was reconstructed.

Basilica of St. Elizabeth

The University of Wroclaw (Uniwersytet Wrocławski) was founded in 1702. The main building of the educational institution is located in a huge baroque building on the banks of the Odra. An observation deck is equipped in the astronomical tower. The core of the building is the magnificent Leopoldinsky Hall.

The building of the National Museum (Muzeum Narodowe) is impossible to miss. It is entwined with ivy from top to bottom. The Royal Museum of Art and Antiquities, founded in 1815, was the forerunner of the National Museum, which opened in 1970. The core of the collection is painting and sculpture, with a focus on Silesian art.

covered market

The Covered Market on Sandy Street (Hala Targowa) is an Art Nouveau shopping complex built in 1908 on the site of a military arsenal. The vaults of the building rest on 20-meter parabolic arches. The author of the unique project is Friedrich Kaster.

Wroclaw gnomes

Wroclaw gnomes (Wrocławskie krasnale) are an informal landmark of the city. Approximately 300 small bronze "inhabitants", each with their own history, have been decorating it since 2001. They roll a ball, read a book, carry a cart, try to jump into your hands from a lamppost… Wroclaw is a quest called “Find the Gnome”.

In the city, in addition to the gnomes, you will meet figures of other inhabitants: these are dragons, and the Alien, and giant dragonflies, and who knows who else. On the walls of ancient houses there are sculptures of priests, silent pages, craftsmen, travelers, etc. There are many different monuments in Wroclaw.