the meeting point
by evona
If you need help in Wroclaw, you can ask in the tourist information on the Main Square. It`s only pity that this is open to 18 every day whibouth sunday. You can buy there too books, plans, maps of Wroclaw and the region. And souvenirs: t-shirts, badges, vido films etc. adres: Rynek 14
The Panoramic Views Of Wroclaw !
by coceng
These are the rest of the photos taken by me in Wroclaw. Accompanied by a friend, we went to this amazingly beautiful city in The Lower Silesia.
This city lieson the Odra River; The 4th Poland's largest city.
I took this photo ! Amazing ! It shows St. Bartholomew's Church, another prominent church in Ostrow Tumski, apart from the The Cathedral, from where I took this photo from...
Socialist Realism: Kosciuszki Square
by HORSCHECK
One thing which always fascinated me on my trips to the Ex-Soviet bloc countries is the socialist realism architecture of the early post war period.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find that many examples of this architectural style in Wroclaw, but at least the centrally located Kosciuszki Square is well worth seeing. It is a large square with wide boulevards and uniform granite buildings offering a bit of grey charm from Soviet times. The buildings around the square were constructed in the 60's.
Directions:
Kosciuszki Square is located about 1 km south of the Market Square (Rynek).
Rynek / Main Square Shops
by Natalllya about Rynek / Main Square Shops
In and around the main square / rynek you will find a gold mine of awesome shops. If you like silver or amber, this is the place for you. You will find high quality silver jewellery in funky, cool designs. There are tons of little shops hidden in between pubs, bars and restaurants. Everytime i go to Poland, I come back with beautiful jewellery.
Also, if you are looking for souvenirs, the Rynek has tons of shops where you can buy them. If you come across any of the Cepelia stores (there are 3 in Wroclaw), you will find traditional folklore type of stuff. Cepelia goods make cool souvenirs and gifts for friends. Souvenirs.
Gifts.
Jewellery. Again, less then you would spend in Canada and USA.
Tram
by german_eagle
Wroclaw has an extensive public transportation network of trams and buses. You buy the tickets at kiosks or from vending machines. Be prepared that vending machines are not working properly (happened to me) and your money is lost. So, my recommendation is to buy at kiosks.
The single fare is 2.40 PLN. Validate the ticket right upon entering the tram. If you change the tram you need another ticket - can become quite expensive and is rather inconvenient. If you plan to see the outskirts a day ticket might be the better choice for you - 8 or 10 PLN depending on how far outside the city centre you plan to go.