Wrocław in a nutshell
4 days in the capital of Lower Silesia
Overview
Wrocław Old Town
Centennial Hall
Botanical Garden
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice
Książ Castle
Church of Peace in Świdnica
Wrocław is situated on the bank of the Odra River, has 12 islands and over 100 bridges, which is why it is called the ‘Polish Venice’. This capital of Lower Silesia bears traces of Czech, German and Polish rule. The influences of these cultures were marked in architecture, creating one of the most interesting cities in Poland. While in Wrocław, it is also worth going on a journey through Lower Silesia and discovering the unique tourist attractions of this region.
Experience you’ll gain:
- visit Wrocław Old Town
- see the largest castle in Lower Silesia
- discover sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- take a walk around the Wrocław Botanical Garden
- admire a unique panoramic painting of the Battle of Racławice
- taste beer brewed in a local microbrewery
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