Wrocław

Wrocław (pronounced Vrots-wav; also known as Breslau, its German name, and English name until 1945) is the largest city in Lower Silesia in Poland. It is home to 630,000 people within the city limits and the metropolitan area has a population of 1.2 million making it the largest city in Western Poland.

Wrocław is the historic capital of Silesia and it has changed hands repeatedly over the centuries. At different points throughout history, Wrocław has been in the Kingdom of Poland, Bohemia, the Austrian Empire, Prussia and Germany. In 1945 the city became a part of Poland again as the borders of Poland were moved westwards in the immediate aftermath of World War II. The city came to international fame as it hosted a number of football matches during the Euro 2012 Championships and was one of the 2016 European Capitals of Culture. The World Games took place in Wrocław in 2017.

Like many cities in Central Europe, it is a city with a troubled past, having seen a lot of violence and devastation. Prior to the Second World War, Breslau was the capital of the German province of Prussian Lower Silesia. It became Polish territory when, after the War, the Soviets moved the German/Polish border westward to the Oder/Neisse Line and ethnically cleansed the area of its overwhelmingly German population through mass expulsion. Breslau was almost completely destroyed during the end of the War as the Red Army fought its way into Germany towards Berlin, being declared a "Fortress City" by Adolf Hitler. However, since the end of the Communist regime in 1989 it has been wonderfully restored and can now be counted among the highlights of Poland and of all Central Europe.

The official language is Polish. It is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination, and serves as Poland's secondary financial services centre (after Warsaw). Thus, you should be able to a find sufficient number of English speakers to get by. German is probably much more widely spoken and understood here than in other regions of Poland.

There are two tourist information points on the main market square (Rynek). There is a tourist information in the main railway station.

• Market Square. It is the architectural centre-point of Wroclaw, and its most obvious attraction. It is one of the biggest town squares in Europe, and is lined on all sides with photogenic and interesting buildings. Centre of tourist life, place where tourists drink beer.
  • Old Town Hall, ul. Sukiennice 14 (south side of the Rynek. open 11AM-5PM (closed Monday). It now serves as the Museum of Burgeois Art (see below). Construction of the town hall began in the 13th century. It was one of the few major buildings in Wrocław to survive World War II. The interior features stunning Gothic interiors. admission 4 zł.
• Salt Square. Formerly a salt market, now a flower market.
• Cathedral Island. A group of islands on the Oder River with beautiful cathedrals and a few hundred year old buildings, for those who would have romantic evening, walking through mystery brick stoned streets it is a must. It is complete with hand-lit oil lamps lit nightly.
  • Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, ul. Katedralna. Open 10AM-6PM (closed Sundays). Dating from the 13th century, featuring stunning architecture and the largest church organ in Poland. Has elevator to the top, so this is the one to go to if you can't climb. Good river views from this one. Admission 4 zł, tower admission 5 zł.
• St. Elizabeth's Church, ul. Elżbiety 1. 9AM-4PM (1PM-4PM Sundays). Tower: Apr-Oct: daily 10:00-19:00, Nov-Mar: closed. On the northeast side of the Rynek, this is a large and imposing medieval building with a 90m high tower with spectacular views over the old town. Tower admission (no lift) 5 zł.
• St. Maria Magdalena Church, Szewska 10. Tower/bridge: daily 10:00-20:00. The big church a block south of the Rynek, you can also climb this tower for 5 zł. Between the two towers, there is a small bridge known as the Pennants' Bridge, where you can walk along and enjoy the cityrama. Views are great, but if you can only do one, St Elizabeth is probably the one to do. However, the bridge makes a good story to tell people at home.
• Synagogue "Under the White Stork", ul. Pawła Włodkowica 7. 19th-century synagogue.
• Wrocław Dwarves. The first dwarf statue was installed in 2001 in Świdnicka Street to commemorate the Polish anti-communist underground movement Orange Alternative, whose symbol was a dwarf. Some years later smaller dwarf statues, each with their own theme, appeared and they can now be found all over the city.
• Botanical Garden of the University of Wrocław, ul. Henryka Sienkiewicza 23, +48 71 3225957. May-Aug: 08:00-20:00; Sep - mid-Nov, Spring-May: 08:00-19:00; mid-Nov - Spring: closed. Ticket office closes at 18:00. 15 zł adults, 5 zł concession.

• Centennial Hall, ul. Wystawowa 1, +48 71 347 51 51. A historic building, constructed according to the plans of architect Max Berg from 1911 to 1913, when the city was part of the German Empire. As an early landmark of reinforced concrete architecture, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.
  • Wrocław Fountain. A multimedia fountain located within in the Pergola next to Centennial Hall in Wrocław. The one hectare fountain incorporates about 300 jets to create a screen of water for animation display. There are also 800 lights. When frozen in winter, the fountain is a 4700-square-meter ice skating rink.
  • Wroclaw Iglica. A distinctive object placed close to the Centennial Hall.
• Park Szczytnicki. Very large, spanning over a few kilometers, it's a common place for walks. Becomes incredibly colorful in autumn and should not be missed if you travel there in late September or October.
  • Japanese Garden. Apr-Oct: 09:00-19:00. A remainder from the 'World Expo' of 1913 held in Wrocław, this is a large landscaped garden restored post-flooding with the assistance of the Japanese government. A part of Park Szczytnicki. 4zł regular, 2zł reduced.
• Eastern Park. On the bank of Oława river is a masterpiece of design, but left forgotten for decades. After few years of restoration it's now a true gem especially worth visiting in April when wetland flowers are blooming or autumn when vegetation turns into picturesque blend of reds, yellows and gold. As it borders semi-wild forests and has plenty of water, you may even watch swans taking care of their nests just few meters from the walking path.
• Zoo Wrocław, ul. Zygmunta Wróblewskiego 1-5. Oldest zoo in Poland, having been opened in 1865 as the Breslau Zoological Garden while the city was part of Prussia. It is also the largest (in terms of the number of animals) zoo in Poland. 45zł adults, 35zł reduced, 25zł students.
• Wrocław Water Tower, Sudecka Street. A 63m high water tower constructed between 1904-1905 with an observation deck at 42m. Provided water supply until mid-1980. In 1995 it was restored and converted into a restaurant.

Centennial Hall, ul. Wystawowa 1, +48 71 347 51 51. A historic building, constructed according to the plans of architect Max Berg from 1911 to 1913, when the city was part of the German Empire. As an early landmark of reinforced concrete architecture, it was listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] in 2006.

• Wrocław Fountain. A multimedia fountain located within in the Pergola next to Centennial Hall in Wrocław. The one hectare fountain incorporates about 300 jets to create a screen of water for animation display. There are also 800 lights. When frozen in winter, the fountain is a 4700-square-meter ice skating rink.
• Wroclaw Iglica. A distinctive object placed close to the Centennial Hall.

Centennial Hall, ul. Wystawowa 1, +48 71 347 51 51. A historic building, constructed according to the plans of architect Max Berg from 1911 to 1913, when the city was part of the German Empire. As an early landmark of reinforced concrete architecture, it was listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] in 2006.

• Wrocław Fountain. A multimedia fountain located within in the Pergola next to Centennial Hall in Wrocław. The one hectare fountain incorporates about 300 jets to create a screen of water for animation display. There are also 800 lights. When frozen in winter, the fountain is a 4700-square-meter ice skating rink.
• Wroclaw Iglica. A distinctive object placed close to the Centennial Hall.

Centennial Hall, ul. Wystawowa 1, +48 71 347 51 51. A historic building, constructed according to the plans of architect Max Berg from 1911 to 1913, when the city was part of the German Empire. As an early landmark of reinforced concrete architecture, it was listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] in 2006.

• Wrocław Fountain. A multimedia fountain located within in the Pergola next to Centennial Hall in Wrocław. The one hectare fountain incorporates about 300 jets to create a screen of water for animation display. There are also 800 lights. When frozen in winter, the fountain is a 4700-square-meter ice skating rink.
• Wroclaw Iglica. A distinctive object placed close to the Centennial Hall.

Park Szczytnicki. Very large, spanning over a few kilometers, it's a common place for walks. Becomes incredibly colorful in autumn and should not be missed if you travel there in late September or October.

• Japanese Garden. Apr-Oct: 09:00-19:00. A remainder from the 'World Expo' of 1913 held in Wrocław, this is a large landscaped garden restored post-flooding with the assistance of the Japanese government. A part of Park Szczytnicki. 4zł regular, 2zł reduced.

Park Szczytnicki. Very large, spanning over a few kilometers, it's a common place for walks. Becomes incredibly colorful in autumn and should not be missed if you travel there in late September or October.

• Japanese Garden. Apr-Oct: 09:00-19:00. A remainder from the 'World Expo' of 1913 held in Wrocław, this is a large landscaped garden restored post-flooding with the assistance of the Japanese government. A part of Park Szczytnicki. 4zł regular, 2zł reduced.

Eastern Park. On the bank of Oława river is a masterpiece of design, but left forgotten for decades. After few years of restoration it's now a true gem especially worth visiting in April when wetland flowers are blooming or autumn when vegetation turns into picturesque blend of reds, yellows and gold. As it borders semi-wild forests and has plenty of water, you may even watch swans taking care of their nests just few meters from the walking path.

Zoo Wrocław, ul. Zygmunta Wróblewskiego 1-5. Oldest zoo in Poland, having been opened in 1865 as the Breslau Zoological Garden while the city was part of Prussia. It is also the largest (in terms of the number of animals) zoo in Poland. 45zł adults, 35zł reduced, 25zł students.

Wrocław Water Tower, Sudecka Street. A 63m high water tower constructed between 1904-1905 with an observation deck at 42m. Provided water supply until mid-1980. In 1995 it was restored and converted into a restaurant.

• National Museum branches:
  • Panorama Racławicka, Jana Ewangelisty Purkyniego 11, +48 71 344 16 61, +48 71 344 16 62. Apr-Sep: daily 09:00-17:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00, Mon closed. Perhaps the most-visited tourist site in Wrocław, it consists of a large canvas painting wrapped around a viewing rotunda. It creates a 360 degree view of the Battle of Racławice (1794) between Russian troops and Polish insurrectionists. The battle was a victory for the Poles, however the Russians won the war. Visits are conducted in tour groups roughly every half-hour and foreign-language audio guides are available. The ticket also allows entry to the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum and Museum of Comptemporary Arts. 30zł adults, 23zł students & families (per person).
  • National Museum in Wrocław, Plac Powstańców Warszawy 5. Apr-Sep: Tue-Fri, Sun 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-18:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. Mon closed. Features a large collection of Polish art. The Gallery of Contemporary Art is in the attic. Admission 15zł adults, 10 zł concessions. Free on Saturdays (permanent exhibitions).
  • Ethnographic Museum, Traugutta 111/113 (Take tram 3 or 5 and get off at stop pl. Zgody, +48 71 344 33 13, +48 71 342 12 67. Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 10:00-16:00, Thu 09:00-16:00, Mon closed. Located in the former summer Palace of Wrocław Bishops. Collection concentrates on folk art. Adults 5 zł, concessions 3 zł. Sat free.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art. The Four Domes Pavilion (Pawilon Czterech Kopuł) which is part of the historic Exhibition Grounds houses the collection of Polish contemporary art of the National Museum, which comprises works from 1945 until present.
• City Museum of Wrocław has several subsidiaries:
  • The Museum of Bourgeois Art, Stary Ratusz, Rynek (in the Old Town Hall (Stary Ratusz). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 10 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
  • Museum of Archeology, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St. Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
  • Military Museum, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St.Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
  • Historical Museum, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 15. Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closed. Located in the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace is also home to The Museum of Medallic Art (Muzeum Sztuki Medalierskiej). Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 15 zł adults, 10 zł concessions.
  • Museum of Cemetery Art, ul. Ślężna 37/39. Daily 10:00-18:00 (in autumn and winter: open till dusk). The Old Jewish Cemetery (Stary Cmentarz Żydowski).
• Wrocław Contemporary Museum, Plac Strzegomski 2, +48 784 973 213. Mon 10:00-18:00, Wed-Sun 12:00-20:00, Tue closed. Contemporary art, photography, also a club and a cafeteria with nice views. Until 2016 the museum is located temporarily in a World War II air-raid shelter. The permanent home will be in a modern building on Purkyniego Street. Admission 10 zł, reduced 5 zł, Thu free. Permanent exhibitions: free.
• Museum of Architecture, ul. Bernardyńska 5, +48 71 344 82 79, +48 71 343 36 75. Mon closed. Museum is located in a 15th-century post-Bernardine Gothic buildings - St Bernardine of Sienna Church and a monastic quadrangle with a garden. Tickets 10 zł, reduced 7 zł, Wed free.
• University of Wrocław Museum, Plac Uniwersytecki 1, +48 71 3752767. Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 10:00 - at least 15:30 (longer in summer), Wed closed. Ticket office closes 30min before. The four halls are: Aula Leopoldina, Oratorium Marianum, Mathematical Tower (Wieża matematyczna) and Exposition (Wystawa). The first two are still used by the university for events (so they can be closed at times). Audio guides are available. 10/11/12 zł for visiting 2, 3 or 4 halls (adults), reduced tickets available.
• Museum of Natural History, ul. Sienkiewicza 21, +48 71 3754145. Tue-Fri 09:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00, Mon closed. The museum is part of Wrocław University and has its origin in 1814. The collections display many specimens of extinct and rare species including the skeleton of a Blue Whale, the largest animal that lived on the earth. Adults 10 zł, concessions 7 zł.

National Museum branches:

• Panorama Racławicka, Jana Ewangelisty Purkyniego 11, +48 71 344 16 61, +48 71 344 16 62. Apr-Sep: daily 09:00-17:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00, Mon closed. Perhaps the most-visited tourist site in Wrocław, it consists of a large canvas painting wrapped around a viewing rotunda. It creates a 360 degree view of the Battle of Racławice (1794) between Russian troops and Polish insurrectionists. The battle was a victory for the Poles, however the Russians won the war. Visits are conducted in tour groups roughly every half-hour and foreign-language audio guides are available. The ticket also allows entry to the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum and Museum of Comptemporary Arts. 30zł adults, 23zł students & families (per person).
• National Museum in Wrocław, Plac Powstańców Warszawy 5. Apr-Sep: Tue-Fri, Sun 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-18:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. Mon closed. Features a large collection of Polish art. The Gallery of Contemporary Art is in the attic. Admission 15zł adults, 10 zł concessions. Free on Saturdays (permanent exhibitions).
• Ethnographic Museum, Traugutta 111/113 (Take tram 3 or 5 and get off at stop pl. Zgody, +48 71 344 33 13, +48 71 342 12 67. Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 10:00-16:00, Thu 09:00-16:00, Mon closed. Located in the former summer Palace of Wrocław Bishops. Collection concentrates on folk art. Adults 5 zł, concessions 3 zł. Sat free.
• Museum of Contemporary Art. The Four Domes Pavilion (Pawilon Czterech Kopuł) which is part of the historic Exhibition Grounds houses the collection of Polish contemporary art of the National Museum, which comprises works from 1945 until present.

National Museum branches:

• Panorama Racławicka, Jana Ewangelisty Purkyniego 11, +48 71 344 16 61, +48 71 344 16 62. Apr-Sep: daily 09:00-17:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00, Mon closed. Perhaps the most-visited tourist site in Wrocław, it consists of a large canvas painting wrapped around a viewing rotunda. It creates a 360 degree view of the Battle of Racławice (1794) between Russian troops and Polish insurrectionists. The battle was a victory for the Poles, however the Russians won the war. Visits are conducted in tour groups roughly every half-hour and foreign-language audio guides are available. The ticket also allows entry to the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum and Museum of Comptemporary Arts. 30zł adults, 23zł students & families (per person).
• National Museum in Wrocław, Plac Powstańców Warszawy 5. Apr-Sep: Tue-Fri, Sun 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-18:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. Mon closed. Features a large collection of Polish art. The Gallery of Contemporary Art is in the attic. Admission 15zł adults, 10 zł concessions. Free on Saturdays (permanent exhibitions).
• Ethnographic Museum, Traugutta 111/113 (Take tram 3 or 5 and get off at stop pl. Zgody, +48 71 344 33 13, +48 71 342 12 67. Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 10:00-16:00, Thu 09:00-16:00, Mon closed. Located in the former summer Palace of Wrocław Bishops. Collection concentrates on folk art. Adults 5 zł, concessions 3 zł. Sat free.
• Museum of Contemporary Art. The Four Domes Pavilion (Pawilon Czterech Kopuł) which is part of the historic Exhibition Grounds houses the collection of Polish contemporary art of the National Museum, which comprises works from 1945 until present.

National Museum branches:

• Panorama Racławicka, Jana Ewangelisty Purkyniego 11, +48 71 344 16 61, +48 71 344 16 62. Apr-Sep: daily 09:00-17:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00, Mon closed. Perhaps the most-visited tourist site in Wrocław, it consists of a large canvas painting wrapped around a viewing rotunda. It creates a 360 degree view of the Battle of Racławice (1794) between Russian troops and Polish insurrectionists. The battle was a victory for the Poles, however the Russians won the war. Visits are conducted in tour groups roughly every half-hour and foreign-language audio guides are available. The ticket also allows entry to the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum and Museum of Comptemporary Arts. 30zł adults, 23zł students & families (per person).
• National Museum in Wrocław, Plac Powstańców Warszawy 5. Apr-Sep: Tue-Fri, Sun 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-18:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. Mon closed. Features a large collection of Polish art. The Gallery of Contemporary Art is in the attic. Admission 15zł adults, 10 zł concessions. Free on Saturdays (permanent exhibitions).
• Ethnographic Museum, Traugutta 111/113 (Take tram 3 or 5 and get off at stop pl. Zgody, +48 71 344 33 13, +48 71 342 12 67. Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 10:00-16:00, Thu 09:00-16:00, Mon closed. Located in the former summer Palace of Wrocław Bishops. Collection concentrates on folk art. Adults 5 zł, concessions 3 zł. Sat free.
• Museum of Contemporary Art. The Four Domes Pavilion (Pawilon Czterech Kopuł) which is part of the historic Exhibition Grounds houses the collection of Polish contemporary art of the National Museum, which comprises works from 1945 until present.

National Museum branches:

• Panorama Racławicka, Jana Ewangelisty Purkyniego 11, +48 71 344 16 61, +48 71 344 16 62. Apr-Sep: daily 09:00-17:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00, Mon closed. Perhaps the most-visited tourist site in Wrocław, it consists of a large canvas painting wrapped around a viewing rotunda. It creates a 360 degree view of the Battle of Racławice (1794) between Russian troops and Polish insurrectionists. The battle was a victory for the Poles, however the Russians won the war. Visits are conducted in tour groups roughly every half-hour and foreign-language audio guides are available. The ticket also allows entry to the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum and Museum of Comptemporary Arts. 30zł adults, 23zł students & families (per person).
• National Museum in Wrocław, Plac Powstańców Warszawy 5. Apr-Sep: Tue-Fri, Sun 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-18:00; Oct-Mar: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. Mon closed. Features a large collection of Polish art. The Gallery of Contemporary Art is in the attic. Admission 15zł adults, 10 zł concessions. Free on Saturdays (permanent exhibitions).
• Ethnographic Museum, Traugutta 111/113 (Take tram 3 or 5 and get off at stop pl. Zgody, +48 71 344 33 13, +48 71 342 12 67. Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 10:00-16:00, Thu 09:00-16:00, Mon closed. Located in the former summer Palace of Wrocław Bishops. Collection concentrates on folk art. Adults 5 zł, concessions 3 zł. Sat free.
• Museum of Contemporary Art. The Four Domes Pavilion (Pawilon Czterech Kopuł) which is part of the historic Exhibition Grounds houses the collection of Polish contemporary art of the National Museum, which comprises works from 1945 until present.

City Museum of Wrocław has several subsidiaries:

• The Museum of Bourgeois Art, Stary Ratusz, Rynek (in the Old Town Hall (Stary Ratusz). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 10 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Museum of Archeology, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St. Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Military Museum, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St.Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Historical Museum, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 15. Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closed. Located in the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace is also home to The Museum of Medallic Art (Muzeum Sztuki Medalierskiej). Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 15 zł adults, 10 zł concessions.
• Museum of Cemetery Art, ul. Ślężna 37/39. Daily 10:00-18:00 (in autumn and winter: open till dusk). The Old Jewish Cemetery (Stary Cmentarz Żydowski).

City Museum of Wrocław has several subsidiaries:

• The Museum of Bourgeois Art, Stary Ratusz, Rynek (in the Old Town Hall (Stary Ratusz). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 10 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Museum of Archeology, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St. Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Military Museum, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St.Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Historical Museum, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 15. Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closed. Located in the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace is also home to The Museum of Medallic Art (Muzeum Sztuki Medalierskiej). Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 15 zł adults, 10 zł concessions.
• Museum of Cemetery Art, ul. Ślężna 37/39. Daily 10:00-18:00 (in autumn and winter: open till dusk). The Old Jewish Cemetery (Stary Cmentarz Żydowski).

City Museum of Wrocław has several subsidiaries:

• The Museum of Bourgeois Art, Stary Ratusz, Rynek (in the Old Town Hall (Stary Ratusz). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 10 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Museum of Archeology, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St. Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Military Museum, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St.Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Historical Museum, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 15. Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closed. Located in the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace is also home to The Museum of Medallic Art (Muzeum Sztuki Medalierskiej). Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 15 zł adults, 10 zł concessions.
• Museum of Cemetery Art, ul. Ślężna 37/39. Daily 10:00-18:00 (in autumn and winter: open till dusk). The Old Jewish Cemetery (Stary Cmentarz Żydowski).

City Museum of Wrocław has several subsidiaries:

• The Museum of Bourgeois Art, Stary Ratusz, Rynek (in the Old Town Hall (Stary Ratusz). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 10 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Museum of Archeology, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St. Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Military Museum, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St.Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Historical Museum, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 15. Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closed. Located in the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace is also home to The Museum of Medallic Art (Muzeum Sztuki Medalierskiej). Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 15 zł adults, 10 zł concessions.
• Museum of Cemetery Art, ul. Ślężna 37/39. Daily 10:00-18:00 (in autumn and winter: open till dusk). The Old Jewish Cemetery (Stary Cmentarz Żydowski).

City Museum of Wrocław has several subsidiaries:

• The Museum of Bourgeois Art, Stary Ratusz, Rynek (in the Old Town Hall (Stary Ratusz). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 10 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Museum of Archeology, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St. Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Military Museum, ul. Cieszyńskiego 9 (in the City Arsenal (St.Nicolas Arsenal). Wed-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed. Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 12 zł adults, 7 zł concessions.
• Historical Museum, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 15. Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closed. Located in the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace is also home to The Museum of Medallic Art (Muzeum Sztuki Medalierskiej). Permanent exhibitions: free, temporary exhibitions: 15 zł adults, 10 zł concessions.
• Museum of Cemetery Art, ul. Ślężna 37/39. Daily 10:00-18:00 (in autumn and winter: open till dusk). The Old Jewish Cemetery (Stary Cmentarz Żydowski).

Wrocław Contemporary Museum, Plac Strzegomski 2, +48 784 973 213. Mon 10:00-18:00, Wed-Sun 12:00-20:00, Tue closed. Contemporary art, photography, also a club and a cafeteria with nice views. Until 2016 the museum is located temporarily in a World War II air-raid shelter. The permanent home will be in a modern building on Purkyniego Street. Admission 10 zł, reduced 5 zł, Thu free. Permanent exhibitions: free.

Museum of Architecture, ul. Bernardyńska 5, +48 71 344 82 79, +48 71 343 36 75. Mon closed. Museum is located in a 15th-century post-Bernardine Gothic buildings - St Bernardine of Sienna Church and a monastic quadrangle with a garden. Tickets 10 zł, reduced 7 zł, Wed free.

University of Wrocław Museum, Plac Uniwersytecki 1, +48 71 3752767. Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 10:00 - at least 15:30 (longer in summer), Wed closed. Ticket office closes 30min before. The four halls are: Aula Leopoldina, Oratorium Marianum, Mathematical Tower (Wieża matematyczna) and Exposition (Wystawa). The first two are still used by the university for events (so they can be closed at times). Audio guides are available. 10/11/12 zł for visiting 2, 3 or 4 halls (adults), reduced tickets available.

Museum of Natural History, ul. Sienkiewicza 21, +48 71 3754145. Tue-Fri 09:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00, Mon closed. The museum is part of Wrocław University and has its origin in 1814. The collections display many specimens of extinct and rare species including the skeleton of a Blue Whale, the largest animal that lived on the earth. Adults 10 zł, concessions 7 zł.

Market Square. It is the architectural centre-point of Wroclaw, and its most obvious attraction. It is one of the biggest town squares in Europe, and is lined on all sides with photogenic and interesting buildings. Centre of tourist life, place where tourists drink beer.

• Old Town Hall, ul. Sukiennice 14 (south side of the Rynek. open 11AM-5PM (closed Monday). It now serves as the Museum of Burgeois Art (see below). Construction of the town hall began in the 13th century. It was one of the few major buildings in Wrocław to survive World War II. The interior features stunning Gothic interiors. admission 4 zł.

Market Square. It is the architectural centre-point of Wroclaw, and its most obvious attraction. It is one of the biggest town squares in Europe, and is lined on all sides with photogenic and interesting buildings. Centre of tourist life, place where tourists drink beer.

• Old Town Hall, ul. Sukiennice 14 (south side of the Rynek. open 11AM-5PM (closed Monday). It now serves as the Museum of Burgeois Art (see below). Construction of the town hall began in the 13th century. It was one of the few major buildings in Wrocław to survive World War II. The interior features stunning Gothic interiors. admission 4 zł.

Salt Square. Formerly a salt market, now a flower market.

Cathedral Island. A group of islands on the Oder River with beautiful cathedrals and a few hundred year old buildings, for those who would have romantic evening, walking through mystery brick stoned streets it is a must. It is complete with hand-lit oil lamps lit nightly.

• Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, ul. Katedralna. Open 10AM-6PM (closed Sundays). Dating from the 13th century, featuring stunning architecture and the largest church organ in Poland. Has elevator to the top, so this is the one to go to if you can't climb. Good river views from this one. Admission 4 zł, tower admission 5 zł.

Cathedral Island. A group of islands on the Oder River with beautiful cathedrals and a few hundred year old buildings, for those who would have romantic evening, walking through mystery brick stoned streets it is a must. It is complete with hand-lit oil lamps lit nightly.

• Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, ul. Katedralna. Open 10AM-6PM (closed Sundays). Dating from the 13th century, featuring stunning architecture and the largest church organ in Poland. Has elevator to the top, so this is the one to go to if you can't climb. Good river views from this one. Admission 4 zł, tower admission 5 zł.

St. Elizabeth's Church, ul. Elżbiety 1. 9AM-4PM (1PM-4PM Sundays). Tower: Apr-Oct: daily 10:00-19:00, Nov-Mar: closed. On the northeast side of the Rynek, this is a large and imposing medieval building with a 90m high tower with spectacular views over the old town. Tower admission (no lift) 5 zł.

St. Maria Magdalena Church, Szewska 10. Tower/bridge: daily 10:00-20:00. The big church a block south of the Rynek, you can also climb this tower for 5 zł. Between the two towers, there is a small bridge known as the Pennants' Bridge, where you can walk along and enjoy the cityrama. Views are great, but if you can only do one, St Elizabeth is probably the one to do. However, the bridge makes a good story to tell people at home.

Synagogue "Under the White Stork", ul. Pawła Włodkowica 7. 19th-century synagogue.

Wrocław Dwarves. The first dwarf statue was installed in 2001 in Świdnicka Street to commemorate the Polish anti-communist underground movement Orange Alternative, whose symbol was a dwarf. Some years later smaller dwarf statues, each with their own theme, appeared and they can now be found all over the city.

Botanical Garden of the University of Wrocław, ul. Henryka Sienkiewicza 23, +48 71 3225957. May-Aug: 08:00-20:00; Sep - mid-Nov, Spring-May: 08:00-19:00; mid-Nov - Spring: closed. Ticket office closes at 18:00. 15 zł adults, 5 zł concession.

• Opera Wrocławska, ul. Świdnicka 35.
• Music Theatre Capitol, ul. Marszałka J. Piłsudskiego 67.
• Polski Theatre, ul. Zapolskiej 3. Two additional stages are located at ul. Świdnicka 28 (Small Stage) and plac Orląt Lwowskich 20c (Świebodzki Train Station Stage).
• Współczesny Theatre, Ul. Rzeźnicza 12.
• Wrocław Philharmonic, Ul. Piłsudskiego 19. Different kinds of concerts: symphonic, choral, early music, jazz, popular music.
• Rope Park. Go to the rope park on Opatowicka island.
• Free Walking Tours.
• Wroclaw Food Tour, Pregierz,Rynek (Monument in front of Mc Donalds' in the Central Market, +48 791 782 792. Mon- Fri 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Sat-Sun noon to 3:30pm. Wroclaw Food Tour is an easy and enjoyable way to discover traditional Polish food in authentic locales alongside with other food lovers from all over the world. It is not just about eating food, but also touching upon Polish culture by finding out about the many intriguing facts concerning Polish cuisine under the guidance of an English-speaking food expert. 40€.

• Long Night of Museums. Annual event in May.
• Festival of Good Beer, Wrocław Municipal Stadium, Aleja Śląska 1. The largest beer festival in Poland and one of the largest in Europe. In June.
• New Horizons. International Film Festival. Best Film Festival in Poland. Ten days of films, concerts and exhibitions. End of July.
• Dialog Festival. International Theatre Festival. October.
• International Festival Wratislavia Cantans. Oratorio and cantata music in Wroclaw's historical venues. September.

Long Night of Museums. Annual event in May.

Festival of Good Beer, Wrocław Municipal Stadium, Aleja Śląska 1. The largest beer festival in Poland and one of the largest in Europe. In June.

New Horizons. International Film Festival. Best Film Festival in Poland. Ten days of films, concerts and exhibitions. End of July.

Dialog Festival. International Theatre Festival. October.

International Festival Wratislavia Cantans. Oratorio and cantata music in Wroclaw's historical venues. September.

Opera Wrocławska, ul. Świdnicka 35.

Music Theatre Capitol, ul. Marszałka J. Piłsudskiego 67.

Polski Theatre, ul. Zapolskiej 3. Two additional stages are located at ul. Świdnicka 28 (Small Stage) and plac Orląt Lwowskich 20c (Świebodzki Train Station Stage).

Współczesny Theatre, Ul. Rzeźnicza 12.

Wrocław Philharmonic, Ul. Piłsudskiego 19. Different kinds of concerts: symphonic, choral, early music, jazz, popular music.

Rope Park. Go to the rope park on Opatowicka island.

Free Walking Tours.

Wroclaw Food Tour, Pregierz,Rynek (Monument in front of Mc Donalds' in the Central Market, +48 791 782 792. Mon- Fri 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Sat-Sun noon to 3:30pm. Wroclaw Food Tour is an easy and enjoyable way to discover traditional Polish food in authentic locales alongside with other food lovers from all over the world. It is not just about eating food, but also touching upon Polish culture by finding out about the many intriguing facts concerning Polish cuisine under the guidance of an English-speaking food expert. 40€.

• Travellers' Bookshop, ul. Wita Stwosza 19/20. Maps, guidebooks, travel books.
• Galeria Dominikańska. Large shopping mall, with a big supermarket in the basement floor. Free Wi-Fi.
• Tajne Komplety, ul. Przejście Garncarskie 2 (small street on Rynek. Bookshop/cafe with a good selection of English-language books and good coffee.
• Market Hall, ul. Piaskowa 15. For fresh vegetables, fruits, pierogi, etc.

Travellers' Bookshop, ul. Wita Stwosza 19/20. Maps, guidebooks, travel books.

Galeria Dominikańska. Large shopping mall, with a big supermarket in the basement floor. Free Wi-Fi.

Tajne Komplety, ul. Przejście Garncarskie 2 (small street on Rynek. Bookshop/cafe with a good selection of English-language books and good coffee.

Market Hall, ul. Piaskowa 15. For fresh vegetables, fruits, pierogi, etc.

• Pierożek, Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 20 (next to the Casino, close to the Scandic Hotel. According to many Wroclavians, the best pierogi in Wrocław, priced at about 10 zł for a small portion (you may need to order two if you're hungry). Try pierogi ruskie (with potatoes and cottage cheese) with kefir and barszcz (borscht) and "nalesniki" (crêpes) to experience what real Polish food ought to taste like. The place is small and basic, you may need to wait for a seat, but the food is top-notch.
• Giselle, ul. Szewska 27. A French bakery/cafe with delicious breakfast dishes (served all day) and other food. Around 12-19 zł.

Cultural note: the "bars" listed below are in fact self-service canteens, known as milk bars (bar mleczny), offering inexpensive and traditional Polish meals. They are a gastronomic and cultural experience. They should be open even on national holidays. Expect short queues.

• Bar Miś, 48 Kuźnicza Street (700 ft. north of Rynek (Market Place or central square). M-F 7-18 and Sa 8-17. Offers an ample and diversified menu, including meat-based dishes. Students, staff and professors of the University of Wrocław usually eat there, together with homeless people, elderly and pensioners. After entering go to the cash desk (at the left corner) and order your meal (Polish only). Turn right, go to the food counter and hand your receipt to the person serving the meals. Mains 1.50-4.50 zł.
• Bar Bazylia, Kuźnicza Street (corner of Uniwersytecki Square, 300 ft. after bar "Miś", inside the building of University's Law Department. Very clean and fast service. Offers a more stylish ambience. Mains 3-9 zł.
• Bar Mewa, Dubois Street (7 minutes walk north from Rynek through University Main Building and Pomorski Bridge. M-F 8-18, Sa & Su 9-16. The cheapest. Offers some dishes only at specific hours: pirogi - 13:00, pancakes - 14:00, pirogi with cabbage - 15:00, potato pancakes - 16:00. You pay directly at the food delivery counter (Polish only).
• U Beatki, Rynek-Ratusz 13/14 (entrance on the northern side of the Town Hall. Open every day from 9AM until the last guest leaves. May feel a bit small and old-fashioned inside but it's very clean and the staff are friendly, plus there's a beer garden open in the summer. Great and cheap pierogi, potato pancakes and soups.

Pierożek, Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 20 (next to the Casino, close to the Scandic Hotel. According to many Wroclavians, the best pierogi in Wrocław, priced at about 10 zł for a small portion (you may need to order two if you're hungry). Try pierogi ruskie (with potatoes and cottage cheese) with kefir and barszcz (borscht) and "nalesniki" (crêpes) to experience what real Polish food ought to taste like. The place is small and basic, you may need to wait for a seat, but the food is top-notch.

Giselle, ul. Szewska 27. A French bakery/cafe with delicious breakfast dishes (served all day) and other food. Around 12-19 zł.

Bar Miś, 48 Kuźnicza Street (700 ft. north of Rynek (Market Place or central square). M-F 7-18 and Sa 8-17. Offers an ample and diversified menu, including meat-based dishes. Students, staff and professors of the University of Wrocław usually eat there, together with homeless people, elderly and pensioners. After entering go to the cash desk (at the left corner) and order your meal (Polish only). Turn right, go to the food counter and hand your receipt to the person serving the meals. Mains 1.50-4.50 zł.

Bar Bazylia, Kuźnicza Street (corner of Uniwersytecki Square, 300 ft. after bar "Miś", inside the building of University's Law Department. Very clean and fast service. Offers a more stylish ambience. Mains 3-9 zł.

Bar Mewa, Dubois Street (7 minutes walk north from Rynek through University Main Building and Pomorski Bridge. M-F 8-18, Sa & Su 9-16. The cheapest. Offers some dishes only at specific hours: pirogi - 13:00, pancakes - 14:00, pirogi with cabbage - 15:00, potato pancakes - 16:00. You pay directly at the food delivery counter (Polish only).

U Beatki, Rynek-Ratusz 13/14 (entrance on the northern side of the Town Hall. Open every day from 9AM until the last guest leaves. May feel a bit small and old-fashioned inside but it's very clean and the staff are friendly, plus there's a beer garden open in the summer. Great and cheap pierogi, potato pancakes and soups.

• Amalfi, Więzienna Street. A place serving authentic thin-slice Italian pizza from a proper, scorching-hot wood oven. About 15 zł for a pizza for one person. Italian owners.
• Oregano, Igielna Street. Inexpensive restaurant with pizza and a variety of other dishes.
• Piramida, Wita Stwosza Street. Egyptian restaurant. Kitschy interior and big portions.
• Gruzińskie Chaczapuri, Mikolaja Street (nearly adjacent to Market Square. A budding franchise originating from Kraków, serves Georgian food (khachapuri). Try lawasz z adżapsandałem (dough-filled with a tasty mix of tomatoes, bell peppers, aubergines, garlic and goat cheese) for about 15 zł.
• Mexico Bar, Rzeźnicza Street. As long as you are willing to eat a somewhat modified version of Mexican cuisine, you should enjoy the large, rich portions at Mexico Bar. You might want to order the "hot" (na ostro) version of your dish, as the regular dishes are surprisingly mild. This is a small, popular place, so you may have to wait for your seat at the bar. It is best to call ahead and make reservations especially on the weekends.
• Masala Grill & Bar, ul. Kuźnicza 3 (close to the main square, +48 71 302 69 49. 11AM-midnight. An Indian restaurant. The restaurant is air conditioned, has a seating capacity of 110 and is child friendly. The cuisine is Indian keeping European tastes in mind. The Xpress Lunch combo is a favourite and very reasonably priced with a free soft drink. The main menu has a wide variety of dishes to choose from including soups, salads, starters, Tandoori Grill, special Indian curries, fragrant basmati rice and Indian bread (naan). The bar at the restaurant specializes in a wide variety of eye-catching cocktails and mocktails.
• Le Bistrot Parisien, ul. Nożownicza I D. Small place, genuine French cuisine, good for dates.

Amalfi, Więzienna Street. A place serving authentic thin-slice Italian pizza from a proper, scorching-hot wood oven. About 15 zł for a pizza for one person. Italian owners.

Oregano, Igielna Street. Inexpensive restaurant with pizza and a variety of other dishes.

Piramida, Wita Stwosza Street. Egyptian restaurant. Kitschy interior and big portions.

Gruzińskie Chaczapuri, Mikolaja Street (nearly adjacent to Market Square. A budding franchise originating from Kraków, serves Georgian food (khachapuri). Try lawasz z adżapsandałem (dough-filled with a tasty mix of tomatoes, bell peppers, aubergines, garlic and goat cheese) for about 15 zł.

Mexico Bar, Rzeźnicza Street. As long as you are willing to eat a somewhat modified version of Mexican cuisine, you should enjoy the large, rich portions at Mexico Bar. You might want to order the "hot" (na ostro) version of your dish, as the regular dishes are surprisingly mild. This is a small, popular place, so you may have to wait for your seat at the bar. It is best to call ahead and make reservations especially on the weekends.

Masala Grill & Bar, ul. Kuźnicza 3 (close to the main square, +48 71 302 69 49. 11AM-midnight. An Indian restaurant. The restaurant is air conditioned, has a seating capacity of 110 and is child friendly. The cuisine is Indian keeping European tastes in mind. The Xpress Lunch combo is a favourite and very reasonably priced with a free soft drink. The main menu has a wide variety of dishes to choose from including soups, salads, starters, Tandoori Grill, special Indian curries, fragrant basmati rice and Indian bread (naan). The bar at the restaurant specializes in a wide variety of eye-catching cocktails and mocktails.

Le Bistrot Parisien, ul. Nożownicza I D. Small place, genuine French cuisine, good for dates.

• Pod Papugami, ul. Sukiennice 9a (At Rynek, next to Spiż Cellar (see above). Offers good meals and a good selection of salads.
• Novocaina, Rynek 13, +48 71 3436915. Organic-based pizza and pasta dishes. Reservations are necessary, but can be made a day in advance through their website.

Pod Papugami, ul. Sukiennice 9a (At Rynek, next to Spiż Cellar (see above). Offers good meals and a good selection of salads.

Novocaina, Rynek 13, +48 71 3436915. Organic-based pizza and pasta dishes. Reservations are necessary, but can be made a day in advance through their website.

• Kawiarnia Literatka, Rynek 56/57. Opens at 10AM and stays open as long as you can drink. Literatka is not exactly a coffee place, because it lacks own cakes and desserts. However, they do have coffee and lots of inexpensive alcohol, as well as book shelfs, free Wi-Fi connection, and nice atmosphere. Good place for a quick coffee, chat, or even evening drink. If you smoke, check the inner smoking room, which is larger and nicer than the outward non-smoking area.

There are many different clubs and pubs in Wroclaw. Most of them are located in the centre of the old town, many good ones however, are situated a few crossings from the Town Square, not within its borders. The Town Square mostly contains some not very specific, quite expensive restaurants, although it is worth mentioning the Spiż Cellar, an interesting mini-brewery with a few tasty kinds of locally made beer and a unique interior design. There are also two discos that are popular among fans of house/techno music - Daytona and Związki. However, pub-wanderers, who want to meet interesting people and/or get involved in some discussions will probably enjoy places situated in some less obvious locations than right in the Town Square. Good examples of such places are:

• Mleczarnia, ul. Włodkowica 5. A bit further from the Town Square but still not too far, near the main courthouse in a quiet street - quite a large pub occupying the basement and ground level of an old fin-de-siecle building. It has unique dark, cozy, wooden interiors and a specific atmosphere. Music played is quite specific and varied - among the styles played are: Jewish music, jazz, progressive rock, film music and others. There are often some cultural events, like discussion clubs or film projections taking place in the basement. They also have a hostel in that same building.
• Bezseność, ul. Ruska 51, upstairs. Concerts, film screenings. Popular place.
• Setka, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 50A, on the corner. Supposedly Communist style, well - kitschy. But open 24/7 with cheap alcohol (4 zł for a glass of beer or shot of vodka) and good meals.

There are plenty of other clubs and pubs in Wroclaw. It's a great adventure to explore them because most have their own specific style and atmosphere.

• Spiż Cellar, Rynek-Ratusz 2. See how to brew beer and how delicious it tastes.
• Browar Stu Mostów, ul. Jana Długosza 2-6. A micro-brewery and pub that opened in 2014.
• Targowa, ul. Piaskowa 17. Craft beer (including local ones) and food.

Spiż Cellar, Rynek-Ratusz 2. See how to brew beer and how delicious it tastes.

Browar Stu Mostów, ul. Jana Długosza 2-6. A micro-brewery and pub that opened in 2014.

Targowa, ul. Piaskowa 17. Craft beer (including local ones) and food.

Kawiarnia Literatka, Rynek 56/57. Opens at 10AM and stays open as long as you can drink. Literatka is not exactly a coffee place, because it lacks own cakes and desserts. However, they do have coffee and lots of inexpensive alcohol, as well as book shelfs, free Wi-Fi connection, and nice atmosphere. Good place for a quick coffee, chat, or even evening drink. If you smoke, check the inner smoking room, which is larger and nicer than the outward non-smoking area.

Mleczarnia, ul. Włodkowica 5. A bit further from the Town Square but still not too far, near the main courthouse in a quiet street - quite a large pub occupying the basement and ground level of an old fin-de-siecle building. It has unique dark, cozy, wooden interiors and a specific atmosphere. Music played is quite specific and varied - among the styles played are: Jewish music, jazz, progressive rock, film music and others. There are often some cultural events, like discussion clubs or film projections taking place in the basement. They also have a hostel in that same building.

Bezseność, ul. Ruska 51, upstairs. Concerts, film screenings. Popular place.

Setka, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 50A, on the corner. Supposedly Communist style, well - kitschy. But open 24/7 with cheap alcohol (4 zł for a glass of beer or shot of vodka) and good meals.

Wroclaw is also popular destination for medical tourism. A lot of experienced and trustworthy plastic surgeons work in Wroclaw. The most popular aesthetic surgeries in Wroclaw are: breast enlargement, liposuction, tummy tuck and rhinoplasty. These clinics specialize in treating foreign patients:

• Prestige
• Coramed
• Noa Clinic
• Medicus Self

Wrocław, like most of Poland, is a very safe city but you should exercise the usual caution and keep guard of your valuables especially around crowded places or places popular with tourists like the main train station or the town square (Rynek).

At many spots throughout the city you can use the free public City Internet (Miejski Internet) wifi.

• Świdnica — interesting old town, UNESCO Heritage Peace Church.
• Bolesławiec — some 100 km (60 mi) away, the place to shop for porcelain, with a nearby Kliczków Castle converted to a hotel.
• Jawor — UNESCO Heritage Peace Church.
• Gola Dzierżoniowska Castle — a beautiful castle less than 50 km South of Wroclaw.
• Jelenia Góra — a town of hot springs just twenty minutes away from the mountains.
• Wałbrzych — to visit the nearby Książ Castle.
• Niemcza, about 50 km to the south, is a small town with a larger historical importance and a row of lovely Baroque buildings on the Rynek (Market Square).

[[Świdnica]] — interesting old town, UNESCO Heritage Peace Church.

[[Bolesławiec]] — some 100 km (60 mi) away, the place to shop for porcelain, with a nearby Kliczków Castle converted to a hotel.

[[Jawor]] — UNESCO Heritage Peace Church.

Gola Dzierżoniowska Castle — a beautiful castle less than 50 km South of Wroclaw.

[[Jelenia Góra]] — a town of hot springs just twenty minutes away from the mountains.

[[Wałbrzych]] — to visit the nearby Książ Castle.

[[Niemcza]], about 50 km to the south, is a small town with a larger historical importance and a row of lovely Baroque buildings on the Rynek (Market Square).