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Wroclaw may be a relatively small blip on the European radar, especially when compared to the likes of Paris, Rome or Barcelona, but as holidaymakers are becoming more and more adventurous the many of charms of this small but sassy city are deservedly being discovered.
Even ardent locals won't try and tell you that 'the Venice of Poland' can match Italy's original version for sheer romance and beauty, but you don't need to be a Wroclawian to be swayed by the character of this little town... Wroclaw's Old Town alone boasts the second largest medieval market square in Europe (the first prize goes to Krakow), dozens of spectacular gothic churches, scores of bridges over scenic waterways, and plenty of lush parkland besides.
Now cross the river onto Wroclaw's picturesque islands and, apart from plenty of strolling opportunities, you will find some of city's most precious jewels. The Ostrow Tumski in particular is a real treasure chest and tourists are drawn to it like bees to honey to admire the stunning spires that pierce Wroclaw's skyline north of the river.
Meanwhile, if you're in Wroclaw for more than a couple of days, it's well worth venturing out East in search of hidden bounty. The Plac Grunwaldzki, again just across the Odra, isn't an obvious tourist attraction but hides a history of more prosperous times, whilst go that bit further and you will discover odd ball treasures such as the Centennial Hall (now UNESCO listed as one of the World's most important cultural sites!), Wroclaw's very own zoo and the charming Japanese Gardens. Or why not head right to the city limits and to the Olympic Stadium, built by Hitler for the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
Thanks to its colourful history Wroclaw can count both treasures left over from its time as the German city of Breslau, as well as important cultural legacies transported from the old Polish city of Lwow (now Lviv in modern day Ukraine). Most of Wroclaw's splendid architecture falls into the former category, but amongst the latter is the unique Panorama of Raclawice, considered by many Poles as the symbol of the city.
Of course you could be one of those hedonistic bunch who couldn't care less about the city's rich culture and troubled history... In which case step this way for top tips on hotels, eating out, drinking and nightlife!
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 | | "HI, I work by Volvo and im gonna be on Wroclav next month, I have seen that is a beutiful city, if anyone can give some tips o places to be visit could be great" | Martin S
Mexico
May.21.2009
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| | "Hey guys, was just wondering where the best places would be to visit for stag dos? And if anyone in wroclaw does anything special things for tourists like that" | Mikey
United Kingdom
Apr.22.2009
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| | "Hi Tommy - Polish currency is definitely needed for your stay, but you can exchange your currency here in Poland with no problems. Euros or US Dollars are accepted in larger restaurants, shops, or hotels, but the rates you will get will not be necessarily that great!" | Wroclaw Life Staff
Poland
Apr.01.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Do I need Polish currency for a 3 night trip to Wroclaw next month ?" | Tommy
United Kingdom
Mar.31.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Had a nice stay on camping Olympic. We are wondering, which diciplins were held here during the 1936 olympics?" | Bodil
Denmark
Aug.16.2008
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| | "I'm so glad i finally found a page that gives me information that are up to date. I been looking the whole day for a good page about Wroclaw.
GREAT " | Sabrina
Germany
Jul.28.2008
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| | "Frania, you can have your father's property, just pay us back for upkeeping it and keeping it up for all these years and then it is yours." | Ewa
United States
Jun.18.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "I would like to have back my fathers families properties .He came from your city. 4 generations were murdered and all their property taken . " | frania
United States
Apr.28.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "chwlowo Stany....ale od zawsze zakochana we Wroclawiu...pierwsza prawdziwa miloscia ...ktora bedzie trwala przez cale moje zycie...juz niedlugo tam wroce..
Pozdrawiam" | NINA
United States
Mar.29.2008
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| | "I´m an erasmus studet, I was living in Wroclaw, and...I´m completely falling in love!!!!!!!!!!!is a charming and beautiful city, please, come in Wroclaw, feel and enjoy this city..." | Patricia
Spain
Jan.16.2008
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Had a great time in Wroclaw during my summer visit. The city has so much energy and the cafe/pub culture is incredible. Living in Krakow now and may move to Wroclaw when I tire of the tourists and ex-pats. Though maybe Wroclaw is not so far behind...?" | Steve O
United States
Oct.22.2007
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| | "Nie mieszkam we Wroclawiu, ale jestem tam bardzo czesto. Bardzo mi sie to miasto podaba. Teraz czasowo przebywam za granice, ale zawsze jak wracam do Polski jade do Wroclawia. Po powrocie do Polski, mam zamiar tam sie osiedlic.
Michal - czasowo w " | Michal
United States
Sep.13.2007
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Visited Wroclaw on two occasions. Found city very friendly, clean and surly with a lot of potential.
Will definitely return...perhaps next year. See you then Richard, Mirka and Piotrek. Toronto" | Mike
Canada
Sep.13.2007
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "We need a city guide in english for one day on Sept. 25th for 24 people who come with their own bus. Can you recommend a good guide? Thanks." | Uri Beer
Israel
Aug.29.2007
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| | "we are loooking for a guided tour in german language in Breslau " | Rudolf
Germany
Aug.11.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "I AM LOOKING FOR TEL. NO OF CEMENTARY LOCATED AT GRABISZYNSKA STREET." | STANLEY BRACHOWSKI
United States
Aug.10.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Visited 4 major Europeon cities Wroclaw was the best. We were safe, had a blast, people were so friendly, city was clean, the onlt place I would return to." | Tansy
Canada
May.21.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
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