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Centennial Hall in Wroclaw

Centennial Hall in Wroclaw

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Centennial Hall is one of the most famous buildings of Wroclaw. Built in conjunction with the planned Centennial Exhibition, designed to honor Frederick William III’s proclamation calling for resistance against Napoleon, it was designed...

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Zoological Garden in Wroclaw

Zoological Garden in Wroclaw

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Wroclaw Zoo is the oldest Polish zoo, founded in 1865. At the time it was counted among the leading institutions of its kind in the world. In terms of the number of animals exhibited,...

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Raclawice Panorama in Wroclaw

Raclawice Panorama in Wroclaw

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Wroclaw is one of the few places worldwide where you can admire the monumental painting Panorama Racławicka, depicting the Battle of Raclawice, where Polish troops under the command of Tadeusz Kosciuszko gained a victory...

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Ossolineum Library in Wroclaw

Ossolineum Library in Wroclaw

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After the fall of the Republic, Jozef Maksymilian Ossolinski, a Polish scholar, bibliophile and book collector, established a foundation aimed at protecting and cultivating Polish culture and science. Ossolineum became one of the most...

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Ostrow Tumski and Botanical Gardens

Ostrow Tumski and Botanical Gardens

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If you are a romantic, you will for sure love Ostrow Tumski (known as Cathedral Island), the oldest historic district of Wroclaw.Beautifully located on the banks of the Oder River, full of greenery, it...

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Wroclaw Old Town Hall and Garrison Church

Wroclaw Old Town Hall and Garrison Church

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In the center of Market Square is the Old Town Hall. Its construction began in 1299 and lasted for 250 years, so you can see in it the influences of various ages. Old Town...

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Wroclaw Market Square

Wroclaw Market Square

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In the heart of Old Town in Wroclaw is Main Market Square, which from the very beginning has been the cultural centre of the city. Even today it is vibrant with life at any...

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Wroclaw – Venice of the North

Wroclaw – Venice of the North

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Although Wroclaw is not as well known as the great European capitals, it can certainly compete with them in terms of its charm and its prevailing atmosphere. Many people consider Wroclaw the capital of...

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Explore Zakopane

Explore Zakopane

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Zakopane is the largest city in the Tatra mountains and one of the most beautiful parts of Poland. Every year it attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Beautiful views of the...

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wieliczka Salt Mine

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About 10 kilometers from the city of Krakow is the situated town of Wieliczka, which is the home of an ancient salt mine. It is the only mine in the world that has operated...

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