Wroclaw

Day 1. Wrocław, Poland – a city break

Poland has become one of my most visited countries, I enjoy spending time there so much.  After selecting Poznan for a festive break last year, this time we decided to head to Poland's fourth largest city Wrocław.  It's located on the Oder River in the Lower Silesian region of the south west of the country. …

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Wrocław University Library

Day 2. Exploring Wrocław’s Museums

After a good night's sleep in our comfortable bed at the Ibis Styles Wroclaw Centrum, we enjoyed a relaxing breakfast in the hotel's restaurant.  Continuing with the Alice in Wonderland theme, upturned wooden tables hang from the ceiling and furnishings include a checkerboard floor and playing card motifs on the walls.  We discovered a plentiful …

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Four Domes Pavillion, Wroclaw

Day 3. Wrocław’s National Museum and Exhibition Grounds

Our morning began with a 20 minute tram ride from outside the main railway station (Wrocław Glówny) to the National Museum, (Trams 5 and 11).  The museum  is home to one of the largest art collections in the country.  It's better value to purchase a combined ticket with the Radowice Panorama, 25zl (£4.74) which is valid …

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Wroclaw Gnomes

Day 4. In search of Wrocław’s gnomes

Our day started with a walk around the city's medieval main square (Rynek).  We'd already been enchanted by its beauty during our evening visits to the city's festive Christmas market and now it was time to admire it in daylight. This square was laid out by the city planners in 1241 and it remains one …

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Cathedral Island, Wrocław

Day 5. Exploring Hydropolis and the Panorama Rotunda, Wroclaw

The final day of our lovely visit to Wrocław had come around all too soon but with our flight home not scheduled until the evening, we had almost a full day to continue enjoying this wonderful city. After setting ourselves up for the day with a hearty buffet breakfast at the Ibis Styles Wrocław Centrum …

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