The ancient Polish city of Wroclaw has earned the name “the flower of Europe” for a reason - its beauty makes an unforgettable impression. In addition, it is the cultural center of Europe, and in terms of the number of rivers and canals, Wroclaw can outshine even Venice.
Wroclaw is the largest and most beautiful city in Poland, which has concentrated architectural monuments of many times and eras on its territory. The city is located on the Odra River, through the branches and canals of which more than a hundred bridges and small bridges are thrown across the city, giving Wroclaw charm and making it incredibly cozy.
The oldest part of the island is Tumskiy Ostrov. He cannot leave anyone indifferent. Here is the town hall, made in the Gothic style, in the underground of the town hall there is the Swidnický cellar, once famous for the famous widnicki beer. Even today, you can taste a variety of Polish dishes in it, accompanying your meal with delicious beer. Every evening, Tumski Ostrov is illuminated by gas lamps, and churches are fabulously transformed thanks to the illumination. Evening walks around the island give an unforgettable experience for both city guests and local residents.
A large-scale work of art is the Racławice Panorama, depicting the battle of the Poles with the Russian troops, which took place in 1794. The panorama is a huge canvas 114 meters wide and 15 meters high. The diameter of the painting is 38 meters.
An equally interesting place to visit is the University of Wroclaw and the Aula Leopoldina (assembly hall) located there. The hall is covered with paintings, gilding and decorated with numerous sculptures, it is a vivid example of the Polish Baroque and strikes with its magnificence. From the observation deck of the university you can enjoy the view of the entire city.
The natural attractions of Wroclaw include the Japanese Garden. It was built for the 1913 World Exhibition in Shitnitsky Park. Having become the pearl of the exhibition, it later lost its grandeur, but was restored in 1996 under the guidance of Japanese specialists. The garden amazes with its beauty and atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
From the past centuries, two amazing houses have survived, which are a kind of gateway to the Church of St. Elжbiet. The houses of Yas and Malgosi were built in the 16th century and got their name thanks to one of the Polish legends.
The central church in Wroclaw is the majestic Church of St. Elжbiet. The grandiose work of architectural thought, built in the Gothic style, rises above the city at a height of 90 meters and attracts the eyes of numerous tourists.
By the way, while walking around the city, you definitely need to look under your feet, because on every street you can stumble upon numerous gnomes that bring good luck and prosperity to Wroclaw.
