Wroclaw Guide

I would like to read more information about how the wall of the city became the university. I’d appreciate it very much if you can email me the link for this information. Thank you.

German architect Max Berg has left his imprint all over Wroclaw, and it’s his Centennial Hall—a UNESCO-protected concert and exhibition space built from 1911 to 1913—that is the most famous. The reinforced concrete domed structure was lauded as one the most radical modernist designs in Europe in its day. Take time to explore the surrounding Szczytnicki Park and the cool multimedia fountain next to Centennial Hall that was built in honor of the h anniversary of the first free elections in post-Communist Poland. A show with animated projections on water shooting out of 300 nozzles takes place every hour.

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To the guy complaining about Poles living in his house - thank Hitler. Hitler's army adapted this beautiful city for a fortress and they din't care much about it getting destroyed. After Russians overpowered nazi army, they escaped the city and forced german habitants to leave their houses. Oh, and btw - if you really looked back into history, even 1000 years back - as you mention, you would know that Wrocław has always been Wrocław, not Breslau. Wrocław is the original name of this city, originating from a polish name Warcisław. It wasn't up until XIV century when when Poland lost Wrocław in favour of Bohemia and it was in XVI century when Wrocław conjoined Habsburgs' empire.

" Does anybody know what nationality someone who emigrated from Breslau would have had in 1886? My wife's great grandfather, Joseph Hoetzer, was a German speaking native of that area. I have always seen "Austria", but I think that is inaccurate" That would definitely be a German/Prussian citizenship, as Breslau was taken over by Prussia from Austria after wining Silesian War of 1742 yr. Than Prussia united most of germanic states and in yr.1871 declared it self the German Empire. Therefore someone living in that areea in yr. 1886, must have had German citizenship.

Does anybody know what nationality someone who emigrated from Breslau would have had in 1886? My wife's great grandfather, Joseph Hoetzer, was a German speaking native of that area. I have always seen "Austria", but I think that is inaccurate. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

It is disappointing to read some of the ignorant comments regarding the German occupation. By extension of your thought process and noting that you live in the US should you not be looking to hand back your home to the native indigenous people? Anyway pointless conversation with someone that is clearly a muppet! Wroclaw is a city that reeks of history. It has the old world charm bestowed on it from several centuries of standing and embodies a rich cultural mix given its central location. My one criticism is that it needs to progress into the 21st century with a little more urgency. Of course these needs to be done with considerable sensitivity to preserve the ambiance of the place. As the Polish economy grows little gems like Wroclaw will become important cultural and business centres and I for one welcome this new chapter in the city’s history!

For: Miria Allwissend Firstly learn to speak English and secondly your primitive German comment just highlights your jealousy of the beautiful "Polish City" of Wroclaw, where even historically Poles were there long before the Germans intruded the territory.

Herr Grueppner, if the German people had not allowed a madman to bring destruction to most of Europe, you and your family would still be living in your house. I can think of no more deserving people to be occupying your house than the Poles after the treatment that the Germans delivered to them. In fact, perhaps you still owe the occupants of your house some restitution and should give them the rest of your assets, then some justice may finally be done.

I've lived in Wroclaw for many years. In my life I've visited a lot of famous and big cities all over the world and I can say that all I want is to live here for ever. You can never get bored living or staying in this charming and exciting place. It's worth seeing.

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for tweeter users! I have just created this page for people who want to meet up in Wroclaw! Check @Meetup_Wroclaw. Pass it on!

hi guys. we're going to live and study in wroclaw for a year!!!! Is it possible for international students to work there?

Hello, where I can found places of interest (nature, architecture etc)around Wroclaw?

Wroclaw is one the european pearls that you can never see in Americas or Asia, people are very friendly here, people that are not friendly and find out that youre a foreigner are scared cause they cant talk to you. People that know foreign languages are usually bit more open minded. German influence is visible everywhere, but Warsaw wasnt built by Germans and its similar, it was totally destroyed during WW2 and its a spectacular city to live in...

Poland is good because it isnt full of multi cultural Mingers it is prodominantly white if you want multiculture and a mixed up popuation go to london stay away from poland

A post to Greuppner, who complained of Poles living in "their" house. The Poles were in Wroclaw long before the Germans. The Germans just happened to move in for a few decades. Germany has wreaked incredible hardship and pain upon Poles through the centuries.

Visiting Wroclaw in April 2011 to trace my Hauptfleisch family who left in 1718. Where will I get info on them Is there archives in Wroclaw ?

My mother was German born and bred in Wroclaw (then Breslau). My father was Polish. I am very sad therefore to read the posting about 'Poles living in our house'. Wroclaw is again quite rightly part of Poland and therefore 'poles' would be living in the house. Keep your racist comments to yourself.

I love this City, because I was born there, but WW2 displaced our family.My Dad built a house in 1932. I visited there 5 years ago. Sad to see Poles living in our house. The city now seems dirty compared to 1944 time. Much, much History there, goes back 1000 plus years. Thanks to the war, it no longer is my home.

i really like the polish people and their culture so i really love to learn more about their language what a great opportunity

i've been four weeks in wroclaw and i want more. Maybe for the rest of my life

I am asian from Thailand and going to study Polish language at Wroclaw Uni! I love this city and sometime asian people are funny for people here but I don't care atleast I have many good friends here and they are so lovely for me and I love to sit and drink beer at the rynek. I love Wroclaw

What a great city hope to head back late november.Plenty to do and see.Sky train,music fountains (rock at night or classic movies)Beer with raspberry juice I try'd it but not a huge fan..The indoor old market is really worth a visit...

Hey guys and girls going there on the 6th of october going for two weeks any ideas where to go what to see im 23 and speak a bit of the language

Hi, If you are looking for local tips from Wroclaw you can find it on my blog http://enjoywroclaw.wordpress.com Best, Micha³

It's very nice to read all this good opinions about the city. Yes - it is't very big, but vibrant... I work here as travelguide - and I allways say - this city has only 621 thsd citizens... it isn't much...

Please be advised that if you go to wroclaw to Dr Adam K. yes you get it cheeper but you get no aftercare at all. And if you have any serious problem with you plastic surgery you are totally on your own. His London rep and his email in poland do not reply to any emails so be warned !!!!!

My Husband and i visited Wroclaw in the summer of 2009 it was that good we are going back on Tuesday. It was clean safe friendly and cheap as chips due to the value of the Zloty. It is a lovely place with lots of bars and realy nice shopping.The boat rides are also cheap and the people friendly. With lots of choice in hotels to stay in from expencive to cheap Cant wate to go back on tuesday.

hoping to come next year is there enough to see in and nearby wroclaw for a fortnight"s holiday ?

Hi E, I am planning to visit Wroclaw this summer. Any specific place that I should visit and any food that I must try? Thank you.

Wroclaw is lovely. I have visited a number of times. The botanical garden is nice and I recommend seeing Michael the ArchAngel church. Sean from London is very stupid and no one cares about his opinion because he doesn't even know how to spell in his native language :)

I can understand why Wroclaw is presented as small city in this guide.This wonderful city is about 700 thousend people and is biger then Liverpool!

Hi, E, im visiting wroclaw in 2 weeks time. will it be possible that we meet up and mayb u can bring us around? sam

i hate wroclw its dirtyd stinks and polish people are so ignorant

i hate wroclw its dirtyd stinks and polish people are so ignorant

Heyy..I live in this beautiful city for 10 yrs now, So if anyone need free guide to see the city, cheap hostels, good restaurants or clubs I'm here. I'm preparing to SAT's next year so I need conversations and you may need tour? If so, feel free to write comment and i'll contact with you.

HI, I work by Volvo and im gonna be on Wroclav next month, I have seen that is a beutiful city, if anyone can give some tips o places to be visit could be great

Hey guys, was just wondering where the best places would be to visit for stag dos? And if anyone in wroclaw does anything special things for tourists like that

Hi Tommy - Polish currency is definitely needed for your stay, but you can exchange your currency here in Poland with no problems. Euros or US Dollars are accepted in larger restaurants, shops, or hotels, but the rates you will get will not be necessarily that great!

Do I need Polish currency for a 3 night trip to Wroclaw next month ?

Had a nice stay on camping Olympic. We are wondering, which diciplins were held here during the 1936 olympics?

I'm so glad i finally found a page that gives me information that are up to date. I been looking the whole day for a good page about Wroclaw. GREAT

Frania, you can have your father's property, just pay us back for upkeeping it and keeping it up for all these years and then it is yours.

I would like to have back my fathers families properties .He came from your city. 4 generations were murdered and all their property taken .

chwlowo Stany....ale od zawsze zakochana we Wroclawiu...pierwsza prawdziwa miloscia ...ktora bedzie trwala przez cale moje zycie...juz niedlugo tam wroce.. Pozdrawiam

I´m an erasmus studet, I was living in Wroclaw, and...I´m completely falling in love!!!!!!!!!!!is a charming and beautiful city, please, come in Wroclaw, feel and enjoy this city...

Had a great time in Wroclaw during my summer visit. The city has so much energy and the cafe/pub culture is incredible. Living in Krakow now and may move to Wroclaw when I tire of the tourists and ex-pats. Though maybe Wroclaw is not so far behind...?

Nie mieszkam we Wroclawiu, ale jestem tam bardzo czesto. Bardzo mi sie to miasto podaba. Teraz czasowo przebywam za granice, ale zawsze jak wracam do Polski jade do Wroclawia. Po powrocie do Polski, mam zamiar tam sie osiedlic. Michal - czasowo w

Visited Wroclaw on two occasions. Found city very friendly, clean and surly with a lot of potential. Will definitely return...perhaps next year. See you then Richard, Mirka and Piotrek. Toronto

We need a city guide in english for one day on Sept. 25th for 24 people who come with their own bus. Can you recommend a good guide? Thanks.

we are loooking for a guided tour in german language in Breslau

I AM LOOKING FOR TEL. NO OF CEMENTARY LOCATED AT GRABISZYNSKA STREET.

Visited 4 major Europeon cities Wroclaw was the best. We were safe, had a blast, people were so friendly, city was clean, the onlt place I would return to.