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Culture of Wroclaw. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Wroclaw night poland may An old market square is a traditional starting point of many excursion routes. The square is the location of the main architectural monument of Wroclaw - the building of City Hall. The construction of the beautiful building was started in 1327 and lasted nearly 200 years. Nowadays a part of premises of the City Halls is occupied by Historical Museum, which exhibits a collection of old documents, art and antiques. There is a beautiful legend connected with this architectural monument. It is believed that if a loving couple puts their hands to the mighty walls of the building, nothing will be able to destroy their feelings.
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Guests of the city will be also offered to see the panorama of the Battle of Wroclaw, which depicts one of most important historical events. The battle for independence between rebels and royal troops has claimed many lives. In 1794 rebels won the battle and Polish people are still very proud of this fact. Nowadays the spectacular panorama is decorated with various elements and an excellent lighting system, so it looks even more unusual.
An excursion to the historic part of the city usually starts with visiting magnificent Tumski Bridge. This pedestrian bridge serves as a link between Old and New parts of the city. The main part of historic sights of Wroclaw is located in Tumski Island. The island is often called “the holy land" because of a huge number of religious sites and shrines located there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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St. John's Cathedral is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful buildings of the area. This is a beautiful Gothic building, which never ceases to amaze visitors with its grandeur and grace. It is believed that the cathedral was the first Gothic building constructed in the country. During the Second World War the cathedral was damaged severely, but skillful architects managed to restore it.
St. Elizabeth is definitely among other religious sights recommended for visiting. The height of the church’s bell tower reaches 90 meters. Tourists should definitely come inside in order to see the design of the interior premises. Visitors are also welcome to climb up the spiral staircase to the top of the bell tower. The top of the tower is equipped with an observation deck, which provides magnificent panoramic views of the city. Fans of nature sights will surely enjoy their visit to Wroclaw Japanese Garden, which was opened in 1913 in honor of an international exhibition. Best gardeners of Poland and Japan worked together over the creation of this beautiful garden.
In the section below, you can get one of our excursion, activities or city discovery tours over Wroclaw and surroundings. Our website offers 10-30% lower ticket prices, when compared to the offline purchase on the spot.

City tours, excursions and tickets in Wroclaw and surroundings

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What to visit during two-day excursion in Wroclaw

Panorama Raclawice
Where: ul. Purkyniego 11 Street, Wroclaw; Telephone: +48 (0)71 343 36 39; More info: Trams 2,4,5,9,10,12,17;
Wrocław Cathedral
Where: Otrów Tumski (Cathedral Island), Wroclaw; More info: Frequent trams to ostrów tumski.;
Botanical Gardens
Where: Henryka Sienkiewicza Street, Wroclaw; Telephone: +48 (0)71 322 59 57; More info: Frequent trams marked to ostrów tumski;
Ogrod Japonski (the Japanese Garden)
Where: Mickiewicza Street, Wroclaw; Telephone: +48 (0) 601 74 45 63; More info: Frequent trams marked to szczytnicki park;
Reference information
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Wroclaw
♥   Palace 'Wrocław Palace' , 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Rydzyna Palace' , 80.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Wroclaw
♥   Bazylika św. Elżbiety, Wrocław, 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Bazylika św. Jadwigi Śląskiej, Trzebnica, 23.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Bazylika św. Jana Apostoła i Ewangelisty, Oleśnica Śląska, 27 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Bazylika Matki Bożej Wspomożenia Wiernych, Twardogóra, 42.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Katedra św. Stanisława i św. Wacława, Świdnica, 47.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Bazylika św. Piotra i Pawła, Strzegom, 50.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Bazylika św. Jerzego Męczennika, Ziębice, 55.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Wroclaw and near

Curve Tower

From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
Check on the map:   Distance from Wroclaw center - 59.5 km.
The Polish town of Ząbkowice Śląskie also has a very interesting historical symbol. This is the Curve Tower. Its construction began in the 13th century. It lasted more than a century. It was completed only in 1413. The height of the old tower is 34 meters. As modern research has shown, it began to deviate from the vertical axis at the construction stage. The deviation rate is currently 2.14 meters. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Wroclaw

Liberec
In the vicinity of the city, you can find the ancient Bezděz Castle, which is a vivid example of Gothic architecture. The castle's construction was carried out in the second half of the 13th century. It became one of the most important defensive centers for the ... Open »
Poznan
Several important historical monuments are located near the Mickiewicz Square. In the west part of the square it is possible to see the university building, which bears a name of this notable poet. The university is opened for free visiting, classic musical concerts are ... Open »
Ostrava
One of the tourists' favorite areas of the city is Vitkovice, a former industrial district that was converted into a large museum complex several years ago. Numerous ore processing factories were established here in the 19th century. Over time, the city has lost its ... Open »
Katowice
Visitors of this attraction will have a chance to see a priceless collection of paintings dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Pictures made of stained glass by skillful masters in the beginning of the 20th century are considered the most valuable exhibits of the collection. ... Open »
Lodz
The most interesting place in the city still remains Piotrkowska Street. It is totally deprived of city transport that makes it a fine place for hiking. During the stroll the guests of the city can not only visit the most popular shops and restaurants but also enjoy ... Open »
Brno
Church of St. Peter and Paul is one more interesting destination of excursions. The first temple on the site of the modern church was built in the 12th century. Right after the opening a crypt was transported to the church. Nowadays the crypt is known as the main ... Open »
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