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 Ostrow Tumski and Odra
embankments by magor65
You should also take a walk along the embankments or just sit on a bench and listen to one of the street musicians playing some classical music (somehow rock or pop don't seem to suit the place). Leave a Comment
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Wroclaw's touristic heart is the Market Square (Rynek) which originally dates back to the 13th century, but was almost completely destroyed in 1945. The 3,7 ha large Market Sqaure is surrounded by beautiful buildings with facades from Gothis to Art Nouveau.
It is home to the City Hall, the Stone Pillory, various statues and a relatively new glass fountain. Apart from many nice restaurants, cafe and pubs with outdoor seatings, the Tourist Information can be found here. Leave a Comment
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 Grunwaldzki Bridge by HORSCHECK
They are Venice, Amsterdam and St. Petersburg. Wroclaw is home to more than 120 bridges that connect the 12 islands on which the city is built.
One of the most famous bridges of Wroclaw is probably the Grunwaldzki Bridge (Most Grunwaldzki). Former names of the bridge were Imperial Bridge and Adolf Hitler Bridge. It was completed in 1910 and still is Poland's longest suspension bridge. Leave a Comment
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 Main university building and
new law department by magor65Leave a Comment
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 The Dwarf by magor65
In 2001 the figure of the dwarf was placed in Swidnicka Street by local authorities. ( Isn't it a paradox of history?) But there are arguments between Frydrych and the officials, as "Major" doubts whether they have the right to use the dwarf as the symbol in the city's promotion. Leave a Comment
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Although about two-thirds of Wroclaw were destroyed after WWII in 1945, the city is nowadays rich in architectural styles from Gothic to 20th century architecture.
One building which I especially liked in Wroclaw is the main train station (Dworzec Glowny). It looks more like a fairytale castle than a train station.
It was constructed between 1854 and 1856 in Neo-Gothic style (Tudor Gothic). It was also affected by WWII but rebuilt and renovated afterwards. Leave a Comment
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Wroclaw by night is well worth seeing, as most churches and historic buildings in the Old Town (Stare Miasto) are beautifully illuminated.
So don't miss a night stroll across the Market Square (Rynek) and the surounding streets. Also the churches on Ostrow Tumski are a great panorama at night when seen from the left bank of the river Odra. Leave a Comment
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 Wroclaw 1945 by magor65
Fortress Breslau was one of the city-fortresses that defended themselves the longest - it surrendered 4 days after Berlin which capitulated on May 2. (...) An eye-witness to the planned city destruction confirms: the command of the fortress methodically carried out the order to leave nothing behind but 'the scorched earth' ".
from K. Jonca, A. Kamienny "The Fall of Fortress Breslau"
The end of the war didn't mean the end of the destruction. Wroclaw was not on the 'priority list' as for the reconstruction. In fact some buildings were pulled down to provide material for the reconstruction of Warsaw. Leave a Comment
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 The roots of the city by magor65
The last exhibition 'The Roots of the City. Wroclaw 1945 - 2005' attracts especially many locals and tourists. In the old wagons that were used for transporting people in the times of war we can see the pictures and films presenting the post -war history of Wroclaw. Leave a Comment
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 D. Bonhoeffer's monument by magor65Leave a Comment
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Cieszynskiego 17-19, Wroclaw - Hotel Park Plaza Wroclaw
Drobnera St. 11-13, Wroclaw - Novotel Wroclaw
Wyscigowa 35, Wroclaw - Mercure Jelenia Gora 3M
Ul Sudecka 63, Wroclaw - Patio
Kiełbasnicza St. 24, Wroclaw - Qubus Hotel Maria Magdalena
ul. Sw. Marii Magdaleny 2, Wroclaw - Holiday Inn Wroclaw
Pilsudskiego 49/57, Wroclaw - Orbis Hotel Monopol
Heleny Modrzejewskiej 2, Wroclaw - Best Western Prima
Ul. Kielbasnicza 16-19, Wroclaw - Polonia
Pilsudskiego St 66, Wroclaw - The Stranger Hostel Wroclaw
Kollataja 16/3, Wroclaw - Tumski
Wyspa Slodowa 10, Wroclaw - Sofitel Wroclaw
Ul. sw. Mikolaja 67, Wroclaw
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