In the City of Hansel and Gretel: Wroclaw!, Wroclaw, Poland

When people talk about Poland, they usually mention the capital Warsaw or Krakow, but what they are missing out is Wrocław, a charming city in the West of Poland. Think diverse European culture (they were part of Germany, Czech Republic and Austria previously) combined with rich architecture, soaked in a relaxed atmosphere, and you get Wrocław. Beautiful Old Town, the variety of architecture, numerous green spaces, amazing food and café scene and lots of cool spots - Wrocław has it all!

Visit Wrocław for its beautiful and colourful Gothic Renaissance buildings, cute hidden gnomes and great food scene, and you will definitely fall in love. So if you like old school charm and modern day quirkiness plus a rich culture, Wrocław is going to be perfect for you. But before you set off to discover Wrocław, you should know how to pronounce the name of the city correctly. When saying the name of the city aim for “Vrots-Waff” and you should be more or less fine!

Built upon twelve islands, the city of Wrocław is surrounded by rivers and canals. No-one seems to agree on an exact figure, but you’ll find approximately 130 bridges within the city boundaries, a figure that only four other European cities can beat (Hamburg, Venice, Amsterdam and St. Petersburg). It’s not difficult to see why Wrocław is called the Venice of Poland! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).