Explore Wrocław - what to see

Wroclaw is one of the oldest Poland's cities, fourth biggest at present. See a few of hundreds interesting points the city offers you.

Must see points in Wrocław:

Panorama Racławicka

Racławice Panorama was painted at the end of 19th century to commemorate 100th anniversary of Kościuszko Uprising on the initiative of Jan Styka. The authors were Wojciech Kossak, Jan Styka, Zygmunt Rozwadowski, Teodor Axentowicz and Włodzimierz Tetmajer. Between 1894 and 1944 the Panorama was exhibited in a rotunda built especially for this purpose in Lviv. In 1944 it was rolled up and hidden in Bernardine Convent in Lviv. In 1946 it was transported from the USSR to Wroclaw. Polish authorities did not decide to exhibit the complete panorama, just some section were occasionally shown. However, the rotunda in Wroclaw was built in 1960s and it was decided to exhibit the complete panorama in 1980s. It can be seen at 11 Purkyniego Str.

Opening times: 9am-4pm or 9am-5pm, closed on certain Mondays. Detailed information on the website . Ticket prices: regular 22 PLN, discount 16 PLN, family (2 adults and a child up to 15) 16 PLN per person, children up to 7 free of charge.

Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island)

You can take a walk from Racławice Panorama towards Ostrów Tumski. It is just one kilometre. Going towards the east, to Pokoju Bridge (Brigde of Peace), it is worth seeing Katyń Crime Victims Monument and National Museum where you can find four garden statues at the junction of the streets, placed there in 1960s. They were carved from sandstone and represent Pallas Athena, Rei, Ceres and Athena II. We move to Pokoju Bridge, admiring the view to Ostrów Tumski, Wroclaw's oldest district. In 10th century there was a settlement, one of first Piasts' main seats. Originally it was an island. It was linked by Tumski Bridge with Piasek Island and by Behind Cathedral Bridge with the right bank of Oder River. In 1824 this branch was filled in which made Ostrów Tumski lose its insular character, thus Cathedral Square was created and streets were marked out. You can have a relax in Botanical Garden which is situated in the former Oder River branch. The most precious monument at Ostrów Tumski is St. John The Baptist's Cathedral, Gothic church destroyed during the war and rebuilt in 1950s. Some of its original and finest chapels are Prince-Electors', St. Elisabeth's and Blessed Sacrament's.

During your visit to Wroclaw it is worth visiting "less historical" places such as Japanese Garden which is part of Szczytnicki Park . Original lay of the land, oriental symbols, interesting forms of plants, a little waterfall, a pond with a charming footbridge and many other attractions will help you get away from the reality.

Near Włodkowica Street you can visit a small Jewish quarter with its Synagogue Under White Stork still in use. In the summer there are concerts organized, including Klezmer music.

ławice Panorama Racławice Panorama was painted at the end of 19th century to commemorate 100th anniversary of Kościuszko Uprising on the initiative of Jan Styka. The authors were Wojciech Kossak, Jan Styka, Zygmunt Rozwadowski, Teodor Axentowicz and Włodzimierz Tetmajer. Between 1894 and 1944 the Panorama was exhibited in a rotunda built especially for this purpose in Lviv. In 1944 it was rolled up and hidden in Bernardine Convent in Lviv. In 1946 it was transported from the USSR to Wroclaw. Polish authorities did not decide to exhibit the complete panorama, just some section were occasionally shown. However, the rotunda in Wroclaw was built in 1960s and it was decided to exhibit the complete panorama in 1980s. It can be seen at 11 Purkyniego Str. Opening times: 9am-4pm or 9am-5pm, closed on certain Mondays. Detailed information on the website http://www.panoramaraclawicka.pl Ticket prices : regular 22 PLN, discount 16 PLN, family (2 adults and a child up to 15) 16 PLN per person, children up to 7 free of charge.