Wrocław, Metropolitan city in Lower Silesia, Poland.
The Market Square spans over 200 meters with rows of colorful Renaissance and Baroque townhouses surrounding the Gothic Old Town Hall.
Founded in 1214, Wroclaw changed rulers multiple times, belonging to Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Austrian, Prussian, and German territories before returning to Poland.
The Centennial Hall, constructed in 1913, represents early reinforced concrete architecture and holds UNESCO World Heritage status for its engineering innovation.
The city maintains 12 islands connected by 112 bridges across the Oder River, with efficient tram lines connecting all major districts.
Small bronze dwarf statues appear throughout the streets, marking locations of historical significance and commemorating the Orange Alternative resistance movement.
Location: Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Inception: 10 century
Elevation above the sea: 111 m
Shares border with: Gmina Wisznia Mała, Gmina Czernica, Gmina Długołęka, Gmina Kąty Wrocławskie, Gmina Kobierzyce, Gmina Miękinia, Gmina Oborniki Śląskie, Gmina Siechnice
Address: Wrocław, Poland 50-325 Wrocław 50-325 Wrocław
Website: http://wroclaw.pl
GPS coordinates: 51.10898,17.03267
Latest update: May 28, 2025 13:40
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Wroclaw features Gothic churches, market squares, and bridges over the Oder. The city incorporates bronze dwarf statues on its streets, historical museums in palaces, and themed gardens. The center showcases religious structures, a medieval town hall, colorful houses, fountains, and the UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall. The District of Four Denominations groups different places of worship, while green spaces and islands provide areas of relaxation.
Tarczyński Arena Wrocław
7.2 km
Racławice Panorama
843 m
Sky Tower
1.9 km
Wrocławski Rynek
204 m
Centennial Hall
3.1 km
Wrocław Zoological Garden
2.7 km
Aquapark Wrocław
2 km
Wrocław Cathedral
1.1 km
The Market Square
73 m
Wrocław Main Railway Station
1.2 km
Lower Silesia Province
1.1 km
Iglica
3 km
Wrocław Town Hall
92 m
Olympic Stadium in Wrocław
4.6 km
Trzonolinowiec
998 m
Japanese Garden in Wrocław
3.3 km
Rędziński Bridge
7.4 km
St Mary Magdalene Church, Wrocław
153 m
St. Elizabeth's Church
343 m
National Museum in Wrocław
1.2 km
Monument to the Anonymous Pedestrians
871 m
Renoma
621 m
Wrocław Market Hall
645 m
Wrocław Multimedia Fountain
3.2 km
Grunwald Bridge
1.4 km
Africarium
3 km
Hydropolis
1.8 km
Wrocław Palace
315 mReviews
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