The city has been magnificently mirrored in the waters of the River Oder for over 1,000 years. Wrocaw has evolved into a genuinely modern European city, with noticeable reminders of Czech, German, and Polish rule. It is a city that you must see for yourself.

Here's an interesting fact: Just Venice, Amsterdam, St. Petersburg, and Hamburg have more road bridges and footbridges than Wroclaw. The Tumski Bridge's distinctive turquoise railings are deeply laden with hundreds of love padlocks, similar to the Ponte Milvio in Rome. The Witches' Bridge, Wrocaw's tallest at 45 feet above ground level, joins the towers of the Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene and also provides spectacular views of the area. But in Wroclaw, the Grunwald or Grunwaldzki Bridge reigns supreme; it has been a symbol of the city for over a century, and its pioneering suspension construction is spectacular both during the day and at night when it is beautifully illuminated.

The city's origins can be traced back to a fortified town founded on Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island) in the 10th century. The massive Gothic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, with its vertiginous twin wings, the two-story brick Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross, and St. The Archdiocese Museum and Bartholomew The latter houses the UNESCO Memory of the World-listed Book of Henryków from the 13-14th centuries, which contains the first sentence ever written down in Polish.

The quaint Old Town Square is a perfect mix of architectural Renaissance and Mannerist tenement houses, as well as postwar reconstructions. It is one of Europe's largest and most scenic parks, a vibrant heart of the city where buskers perform day and night and mouth-watering aromas waft from enticing restaurant terraces. The Pan Tadeusz Museum, which houses the manuscript of Adam Mickiewicz's famous poetry, is housed in the beautiful Baroque "House Under the Golden Sun" (due to a huge golden sun on the center-top of its facade). After sunset, you'll find ladies and gentlemen dressed in traditional Romantic period costumes running behind the first-floor curtains, inviting you to enter and enjoy the museum. The late-Gothic Old Town Hall is a real eye-catcher. It houses the Burgher Art Museum and the oldest bar in Europe in its cellar.

Nearby, the Four Religions District is a one-of-a-kind area where an Orthodox cathedral, a Roman Catholic church, a Lutheran church, and a synagogue coexist peacefully. This quaint area is not only a place of holy worship but also a popular clubbing destination for those who worship the gods of music.

Its beauty can draw debate, but its futuristic nature is something everyone will agree on: The massive, reinforced-concrete Centennial Hall (where policeman Eberhard Mock from Marek Krajewski's crime novels debuted as a specialist solving the biggest crimes) is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its 28-meter dome is crowned by a steel and glass lantern, and the fountain in front of the hall is not only the largest in Poland but also one of the largest in Europe, with 300 nozzles spouting water, three outlets “breathing” fire, and 800 lights. It puts on a fantastic exhibition, so don't skip it!

The Racawice Panorama, a monumental painting of the 1794 war between Polish and Russian armies, is another must-see in Wroclaw. It is 114 meters long and 15 meters high, and it was painted by a team of artists under the supervision of Wojciech Kossak and Jan Styka. It's on display in a specially constructed rotunda, where additional features, decorations, and lighting carry the war to life. The amount of detail and scale in this piece is incredible.

See the 1,000 Years of Wroclaw display at the Historical Museum in the Royal Castle, which is surrounded by magnificent Baroque gardens, for a true understanding of the city's complex history. The University of Wroclaw is also a museum, with attractions such as the impressive Aula Leopoldina hall and the Mathematical Tower's astronomical observatory, which houses priceless instruments such as a 500-year-old celestial globe. The university is one of the city's most impressive architectural structures.

Young and old alike enjoy a day at Wroclaw Zoo, which is accessible by cruise from the city center. This zoo is not only the oldest in Poland, but it also has the largest collection of animals. The aquarium's tanks contain a whopping 15 million liters of water and are home to 260 different fish species from all over the world, including rays and sharks, while a stroll through the rainforest helps you to hear a variety of birds singing happily. If you love spending time in nature, the city's largest park, Szczytnicki Park, tempts tourists with its Japanese Garden, which features many traditional architectural elements and provides a vast oasis of lush foliage and welcoming solace.

Meanwhile, at Hydropolis' ultracool underground immersive museum, you will discover interesting statistics like the fact that Wrocaw's water delivery chain is the same length as the distance from Silesia to Madrid, and, more alarmingly, that by 2050, the oceans will actually contain more plastic than fish in terms of weight. Hydropolis is one of Europe's most modern educational institutions, using a variety of immersive technologies, digital exhibits, replicas, and models to teach about water from a variety of perspectives. It would appeal to children of all ages.

Visitors to Wroclaw can choose from a variety of fascinating routes to explore the city: Military Historical Sites, In the Footsteps of Eberhard Mock, the Wroclaw Film Trail, and Wroclaw Street Art – all of these and more can be found by following the details on https://visitwroclaw.eu/en.

The tour that introduces you to the local dwarves, on the other hand, is by far the most unique; there are over 300 of these amusing figurines to be found in the streets of Wroclaw. The little rascals are so popular that they have their own website: http://krasnale.pl/en and visitor information centers offer souvenirs and candy featuring them.

Wroclaw, like many other Polish towns, is best appreciated from the water, whether by tour bus, kayak, paddle boat, motorboat, or catamaran. The Polinka cableway can also be used to cross the River Oder in the air. Another good mode of transportation is a city cycle or an electric golf cart.

There's already a lot more to see and do in Wroclaw. The fact that it was named a European Capital of Culture in 2016 speaks volumes of how lively the region is. Wratislavia Cantans for jazz, Nowe Horyzonty for films, and the Crime and Mystery Festival for literature are only a few of the most popular festivals. Art galleries, libraries, theatres, the opera house, and the National Forum of Music, whose acoustic architecture was done by New York experts, are all available to culture lovers.

Wrocaw has a wide variety of flavours, but you can try the gingerbread at least once. Silesian gingerbread is the oldest in Central Europe, dating back to the 13th century, and is 100 years older than Toru's! You should try the spicy biscuits or even learn how to cook them at Piernikarnia Wrocawska, which is located near the main market square. They're just as tasty as everybody says. Maybe even more so.

Warszawa (Warsaw):

It is the capital of Poland with an estimated population of 1.7 million people. The majority of Polish people migrate to the city for business and education. This is due to the higher education institutions with a vibrant spirit, and it is an important center for culture and sciences. 

After the city was destroyed entirely by World War II, it gained steady progress with years of communism. This helped the city recover in terms of its architecture and commercial structure, both of which are signified by the Palace of Science and Culture and the skyscrapers. 

Kraków (Cracow):

The city has stunning architecture and fine works of art which is a major tourist attraction. It was the ruling place of the royal family and the capital of Poland until 1596. 

As the first university of Poland, the Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364, is located in Kraków and is regarded as the cradle of Polish science. Kraków has more than 730,000 residents, and it is an important cultural and academic center. 

Wrocław:

It is the fourth largest city in Poland and the capital of Lower Silesia (Dolny Śląsk). There is a beautiful Old Town with a unique atmosphere that describes its history and location. It spreads across several islands and is surrounded by the Oder River and its tributaries on all sides. 

Gdańsk:

It is a major seaport in Poland and forms the Tricity Metropolis with Sopot and Gdynia along with a population of 750,000 people. Gdansk was an important Hanseatic city, owned by Poland and Germany alternately. This where World War II and the Polish Solidarity Movement began. 

Poznań:

It is among the oldest and largest Polish cities, and due to its Paris-Moscow route, Poznań is an important transport and trade center. Poznań has been the venue for the International Trade Fair since 1925. It also has a good number of universities and research institutes that contribute to its development. 

Łódź:

Łódź is an important city in Poland, and it was the textile-manufacturing hub. It has a Central Museum of Textiles with 19th-century machinery, fabrics, and handicrafts that were once a prominent part of the city’s trade and commerce. The Manufaktura complex, which was once a factory, was restored into a lively arts and culture center. 

Poland has numerous cities and universities that can make your time there worthwhile. Moreover, the value of a degree acquired from any university in this country is far greater than in other European regions.