11 Sights to See in Wroclaw, Poland, Wroclaw, Poland

The city of Wrocław in western Poland is somewhat of a paradox; it’s one of Poland’s largest tourist destinations and yet you seemingly here very little about it. Often also known by its old German name Breslau, Wroclaw is a city of many charms, particularly when it comes to its delightful, historic architecture. Of course it’s also home to the incredibly fun Dwarfs of Wrocław, of whom I’ve previously wrote.

You may be wondering, what is there to see in Wroclaw? Well, here are just 11 different spots in the city worth visiting that I came across.

A truly unique building, few town halls in Poland can match up against the splendour of Wroclaw’s Town Hall. While not a massive building, it’s the fantastic level of detail and unusual gothic design that set this Town Hall apart from its peers. Built in the 13th century, but was continually renovated and added to over the following centuries. Luckily, it received only relatively minor damage to its roof during WWII and so remains a true landmark of the city

The veritable beating heart of Wrocław, the Old Market Square is the city’s centre as with so many other European cities. Despite suffering thorough damage during WWII, the city centre was thankfully restored to its old-fashioned ways. This is seen best in the buildings that line the outside of the square, crafted and decorated masterfully and giving the square a burst of life. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).