Wroclaw

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 Silesia. It is also often called the Venice of the North, due to the high number of canals. In fact, there are 12 islands and 120 bridges! Read more

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 time of the day or night. This is one of the largest markets in Europe, with11 streets leading to it. Tenement

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 over the Russian army. Panorama was painted in Lviv in 1893, on the occasion of the100th anniversary of the Kosciuszko Insurrection,

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 is indeed a fantastic place for a romantic stroll. The district looks beautiful in the evenings. Manually-operated gas lamps lining historic

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 important centers of research on Polish history and literature. It boasts one of the largest collections in Poland, as well as

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 Hall is one of the major monuments of Wroclaw, and also one of the best preserved town halls in Poland. Today

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 by Max Berg. The unveiling took place on May 20, 1913. At the time the hall was a unique facility–42 meters