Wrocław is famous for its whimsical gnome statues, stunning Market Square with its fairy-tale Town Hall, historic Cathedral Island (Ostrów Tumski), vibrant student life, numerous bridges earning it the nickname "Venice of Poland," and landmarks like the UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall. It's also known for its rich history as a cultural hub, beautiful architecture, lively festivals, and unique attractions like the Panorama of Racławice.
Wrocław is replete with small islands and picturesque bends of rivers. Over time, around 120 bridges appeared in the city. Some tourist guides call it proudly 'Venice of the North'. In Europe, only 2 cities have more bridges: Venice and Amsterdam.
The artistic side of the city comes alive with its intriguing art museums and extravagant architecture. Alongside its striking theater, Wroclaw is home to one of the most beautiful market squares, colourful country buildings, and a Town Hall of Gothic architecture.
Pierogi – boiled or fried, stuffed dumplings. The most traditional are: ruskie – with potatoes and cottage cheese; with sauerkraut and mush- rooms (served on Christmas Eve); with pork meat. During the Summer try pierogi with seasonal fruits (strawberries, blueberries) and sour cream.
Wroclaw is generally considered a safe city, both during the day and at night. Like many European cities, petty crime such as pickpocketing can happen, particularly in crowded tourist areas, but violent crime is relatively rare.
Baltic amber is one of the most traditional items to buy in Poland. This type of amber is known throughout the world because of its quality and, for this reason, it is much used in jewelry and different artisan crafts. The cities of Gdansk and Warsaw are the two places recommended for you to buy it.
Wroclaw is also a university city, which makes it one of the most “youth-oriented” cities in all of Poland. And you also will have no problem finding people in Wroclaw who speak English, so no need to worry about that.
More and more British families are choosing Poland as their next home: for a better quality of life, lower living costs, safety, family support, strong job opportunities, and a growing property market.
Wrocław is definitively a Polish city now, but it has a deep and complex German history (as Breslau) that profoundly shaped its architecture, culture, and identity, with Poles resettled there after WWII creating a new Polish identity on German foundations, and the city today actively embracing both its Polish present and German past.
For a list of famous residents after 1945, see List of notable people from Wrocław. Paul Amman (1634–1691), German physician and botanist. Günther Anders (1902–1992) a German-Austrian Jewish émigré, philosopher, essayist and journalist. Adolf Anderssen (1818–1879) a German chess master.
They originate from dwarves painted on the walls of buildings in the 1980s as part of happenings organized by the anti-communist movement called the Orange Alternative. It was created by students from Wrocław, and its aim was to ridicule the communist system in a peaceful way.
Yes! People speak English in Poland! While traveling on a private tour to Poland with Key To Poland, you don't need to worry about communication issues. There may be occasional instances you may wish to speak with someone who doesn't understand English and we are happy to assist!
2 days in Wroclaw are enough to see most of the main landmarks and get a good feel of what this city is all about. But it's definitely not enough to see all that Wroclaw offers. So if you want to experience it better, we recommend staying around 5 days.
Despite this fact, Poland is associated with amber the most. Elegant silver or gold jewelry with amber is a beautiful, typically Polish gift for a foreigner, especially for a woman. It is an expensive gift, but it is a unique souvenir. The largest number of amber shops in Poland is located on the Baltic Sea in Gdańsk.
While cards are a more convenient and quicker payment option, they are often safer than carrying lots of cash with you. You won't have to think about losing money or getting robbed. Also, Polish locals prefer them to cash, so they're widely used and accepted.
Most visitors do not experience any difficulties. Serious crime against foreigners is rare, but crimes do occur and in some cases attacks have been racially motivated.
