Historic centre of Wrocław, Protected historical zone in Wrocław, Poland.
The historic center encompasses Cathedral Island, Old Town, New Town, and river islands connected by multiple bridges across the Oder River.
The settlement originated in the year 1000 when Boleslaus I established a bishopric, transforming the area into the capital of medieval Silesia.
The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist stands as the central religious edifice, featuring Gothic architecture with elements from previous Romanesque structures.
The area extends from University Bridge through Drobnera Street, incorporating Wyszyński Street and ending at the southern bank of Lower Oder.
The Market Square measures 175 by 212 meters, containing the Town Hall with detailed stone carvings from the 13th century.
Location: Wrocław
Inception: 13 century
Address: Pacanowska 20
GPS coordinates: 51.11387,17.03747
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:38
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Church of St. Vincent
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Saint Matthew church in Wrocław
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Saints Hedwig and Clare church in Wrocław
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Lubomirski Museum
61 m
Piaskowa Lock in Wrocław
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Nepomuksäule
136 m
Monastery of Hospitallers with the Red Star in Wrocław
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Św. Macieja weir
57 m
Św.Macieja Bridge
80 m
Footbridge of Piaskowa Lock
116 m
Św. Macieja canal
119 m
Greek-Catholic Cathedral of St. Vincent and St. James, Wrocław
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17 Nankiera Square, Wrocław
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Kamienica przy Placu Uniwersyteckim 15 we Wrocławiu
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Budynek oratorium i pozostałości d. dormitorium obecnie bud. Duszpasterstwa Akademickiego „Maciejówka”
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Tamka
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Philological Faculty of Wrocław University
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16 Nankiera Square in Wrocław
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Former monastery of Knights of the Cross with the Red Star in Wrocław
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Fragment muru obronnego (ob. część elewacji budynku i ogrodzenie posesji)
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Ursuline monastery and school in Wrocław
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Dom z reliktami kościoła cmentarnego św. Angieszki
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Katedra i Zakład Chemii Leków
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Ossolinek
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Krasnale Parostatek
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Krasnale Ursus
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ENZeteSiak
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