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Visiting and attractions in Wroclaw

Wrocław Opera

The Wrocław Opera is one of the biggest and one of the most important operas in Poland. Since 1995 it is directed by prof. Ewa Michnik.

Krasnal Wrocławiak (Wrocławiak the Dwarf) — **Krasnal Wrocławiak** (Wrocławiak the Dwarf) You can find him in Ostrów Tumski, one of the most beautiful places in Wrocław.
You can find him in Ostrów Tumski, one of the most beautiful places in Wrocław. The dwarf holds a book in his hands, which was published by the TUM publishing house in Wrocław.
Its title is “Urodziłem się we Wrocławiu/Ich bin in Breslau geboren” (“I was born in Wrocław”).

Water Lovers – „Wodniacy”

The mission of Water Lovers is to create a boom in water culture in Wroclaw and to professionalise the local market.

Water Lovers (Wodniacy). Their mission is to create a boom in water culture in Wroclaw and to professionalise the local market. Motorboat training courses, popularisation of the Oder culture, romantic cruises and safe fun on the water. Planning your time with the offer of Water Lovers will allow you to experience unforgettable moments in the company of your loved ones. It is an ideal choice for those who look for interesting experiences and exclusive new water equipment! A motorboat course for everyone Among training courses for the motorboat helmsman’s certificate in Wroclaw, Water Lovers’ offer is particularly outstanding. It is the only motorboat course conducted on the newest motor yacht with a power of 150 HP!

Despite the best training equipment, Water Lovers guarantee safe and effective sailing. The theoretic part is an in-house interactive online course compatible with every computer and smartphone. The practical part, lasting all day long, will ensure adequate preparation for the examination for the motorboat helmsman’s certificate, which is also included in the Water Lovers’ comprehensive offer! Be independent and set a route by yourself! Experience the beauty of the Oder in Wroclaw A cruise on a comfortable motorboat will allow you to discover a completely different side of Wroclaw.

A new motorboat built in 2020 and an experienced helmsman guarantee comfort, safety and beautiful views with a dose of healthy adrenalin.

Cruises around Wroclaw in a yacht of such class certainly please the eye with the charm of this fantastic city and leave beautiful photos and memories! Floating Doughnut – an ideal choice for a hen party and a stag party in Wroclaw The Doughnut is an exceptional boat that will contain up to 10 persons and can be steered by anyone. It is difficult to find a better idea for a hen party, a stag party or any other kind of party in Wroclaw.

You can play your music through Bluetooth audio equipment. Possibility of catering on the water. A very easy-to-use and unique-looking boat is a treat for those who dream of a party on the water in Wroclaw.

Wrocław Rolling Tours

Wroclaw Rolling Tours is a new way to sightsee Wroclaw. During the tour, participants move around the city by comfortable electric scooters.

**Topacz Castle Automotive Museum**
An extraordinary collection of historic, original, rare and nice-looking vehicles. An excellent place for big and little automotive fans

Krasnal Piernikarz (Gingerbread Dwarf)

Piernikarza Dwarf is the guardian of Piernikarnia Wrocławska in 5 Kurzy Targ Street in Wrocław.

Residents of Grodno Wrocławskie, as well as tourists frequently visiting our settlement on the Odra River! We are happy to inform you that the ancient Piernikarz Dwarf has been found at 5 Kurzy Targ Street at Piernikarnia Wrocławska – Wrocław Gingerbread House! You should know that Lower Silesia was famous for gingerbread centuries ago, and the first written records of gingerbread making on present-day Polish soil date back to 1293.

At that time, in the nearby town of Świdnica, an article was written about the local gingerbread makers: “piperatas tortas facientes”, i.e. ‘making spicy cakes’. And so began the story of gingerbread from Lower Silesia, which Piernikarz Dwarf tells us about. Later Wrocław became the main centre of the Lower Silesian gingerbread craft. The tradition of gingerbread baking in Wrocław dates back to the 16th century. The gingerbread makers of Wrocław became independent in the 18th century, forming their own guild.

The Lower Silesian gingerbread tradition was alive in Lower Silesia until the mid-20th century, when it disappeared due to the migration of the population as a result of World War II. And back to the miraculous appearance of the Dwarf who told us the above story. It goes like this… a long, long time ago Piernikarz Dwarf ate so much gingerbread and drank so much honey that he fell into a long, blissful sleep.

He dreamt of gingerbread with chocolate, nuts, fruit and probably even with jam. You should know that Piernikarz Dwarf can never have enough gingerbread, and even when he is deeply asleep, he sweetly dreams about gingerbread. During his long sleep, he became so hungry that he was awakened by the aromas coming from our Gingerbread House. He ate all the gingerbread we had and, in gratitude for the feast, decided to stay with us and restore the tradition of gingerbread baking in Wrocław.

CityBoats

A cruise by solar catamaran (an ecological boat charged with electric and solar energy, without emission of fumes and noise) on the Oder around the Old Town

A cruise by solar catamaran (an ecological boat charged with electric and solar energy, without emission of fumes and noise) on the Oder around the Old Town and towards the Zoo. You can charter the boat and prolong the route towards the Millennial Bridge or even Oława.

We sail around the Old Town and towards the Zoo. We start at 10 a.m.

30-minute cruise: PLN 20 – full-price ticket, PLN 15 – discount ticket. – PLN 10 – for kids.

1-hour cruise (respectively): PLN 35, PLN 30, PLN 20.

Parrot House

What has been unachievable so far, is within the reach of your hand here. You will see how parrots can play, show off or even cuddle.

What has been unachievable so far, is within the reach of your hand here. You will see how parrots can play, show off or even cuddle. You will have an occasion to see that, like people, they are left- and right-“handed” and how they handle food. They are smart, nimble, curious and willing to meet new people.

In this exceptional place, parrots fly freely over your head. They approach you to get a seed or for fun whenever they want.

Parrots are not locked in cages; the whole PARROT HOUSE is their home.

Palace of the Wallenberg-Pachaly family

Except for Hatzfeld’s palace, the mansion at ul. Szajnochy is the only building in Wroclaw where original classicistic interiors have survived.

BIKE TOURS & RENTAL: Explore Wrocław by bicycle

A cycling tour is the best way to explore Wrocław off the beaten track. Our environmentally friendly format will help you to explore the city in a few hours.

Wrocław is a veritable cycling paradise featuring over 214 kilometres of cycling lanes, including 16 kilometres in the parks and 16 kilometres on the Oder levees. We have a selection of 40 bikes for our customers. Our bicycles combine urban chic, comfort and safety. They can be adjusted to suit your individual preferences. Additionally, every bicycle comes with lights, u-lock and sight-seeing map. Duration: 2h The tour covers: OLD TOWN + CATHEDRAL ISLAND Our guests are in for a variety of sights and landmarks across Wrocław: Market Square, Old Town, Cathedral Island, Old Town Promenade,

Plac Solny, Wrocław dwarves, Old Butcheries and Bronze Monument of Slaughter Animals, former city prison, Wrocław University, Fencer’s Monument, Ossolineum, Market Hall, islands, Cathedral Bridge, Cathedral, Polish Hill, Opera, Puppet Theatre. Tours are provided in Polish and foreign languages. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at your convenience. We have 40 bicycles of different kinds. Bicycles are come with lights and u-locks.

Pergola in Wrocław

It was established in 1913 on the occasion of the Centennial Exhibition. It is a popular place for walks, photo sessions and concerts.

See Wrocław — Wrocław is a veritable cycling paradise featuring over 214 kilometres of cycling lanes, including 16 kilometres in the parks and 16 kilometres on the Oder levees.

Theatre Museum in Wroclaw

The Theatre Museum is not only an opportunity to learn the interesting history of Wroclaw theatres, but also to play with tools of theatre actors.

**Zatoka Gondoli Marina**
Feel free to visit Zatoka Gondoli Marina to have a relaxing meal in a boat restaurant or rent a boat or kayak t

Old Jewish Cemetery, Museum of Funerary Art

**History Centre Zajezdnia**
The place of modern historic exhibitions, educational and cultural projects. The exhibition is located in the tram depot and is devoted to the postwar history of Wrocław and Lower Silesia.

Four Denominations District

The Four Denominations District – a place of meetings, dialogue, mutual respect and… numerous culinary experiences.

The Four Denominations District (Dzielnica Czterech Świątyń) is located in the centre of Wrocław, right next to Rynek. It consists of the area between the streets Kazimierza Wielkiego, Św. Mikołaja, Pawła Włodkowica and Św. Antoniego.

It is not a regular, urban district but the unique atmosphere of the place caused that since 1995 it has been called Four Temples District, Four Denominations or Mutual Respect District. Its unique character derives from wonderful sacral architecture. In 300m, close to each other there are: Orthodox church of Nativity of Theotokos, church of St. Anthony of Padua – a Roman Catholic temple, Synagogue pod Białym Bocianem and an Evangelical church of Divine Providence. In 1996 the Council of the Mutual Respect District was created in order to encourage cooperation between the religions.

In 2005 the temples were connected with a “cultural route” and the area between them was included in the urban development plan. The District is considered a historical monument. On 29 November 2012 on the corner of the streets Kazimierza Wielkiego and Św. Antoniego the Cristal Planet statue was exhibited. The sculpture created by Ewa Rossano, an artist from Wrocław, became another symbol of the District.

The Four Denominations District hosts many cultural and educational events. The Synagogue is a place of special meaning. It hosts many artistic events, every summer there are concerts and exhibitions organised under the name “Summer in The White Stroke Synagogue”.

A similar function has the nearby cinema Nowe Horyzonty. It is the first cinema in Poland devoted to artistic films and hosts the most important film festivals in Wrocław. New Horizon Festival and American Film Festival became popular not only among Polish audience but also abroad.

Multiple restaurants, cafés, pubs and music clubs situated in the Four Denominations District (for example in the beautiful patio of the Synagogue, surrounded by old walls) make it one of the most magical meeting place in Wrocław.

The Ballestrem Palace

The ;ate nineteenth-century palace in ul. Włodkowica 4 was commissioned by the President of the Reichstag – Count Franz Xaver von Ballestrem.

**The burning sculpture**
Expressive figures from reinforced concrete stand in front of the Museum of Architecture. The sculpture of Władysław Hasior was created in the 60s.

Father Zienkiewicz Riverfront

Father Zienkiewicz Riverfront is located alongside the Oder bank, with the view on Oder Islands, between Młyński and Tumski bridges.

The riverfront (Bulwar ks. Zienkiewicza) has a balustrade, and in the parapets there are various perennial plants. The lower terrace is a labyrinth, a composition of green and stone tiles with an apple tree lane. In the western part there is a flower-bed with bushes, multicolour plants planted in a chessboard.

The riverfront has 19 deciduous trees, almost 5,000 coniferous and deciduous bushes, over 380 vines and subshrubs, 900 perennials, grass and over 5,000 bulbs.

Cathedral of St. John Baptist

Cathedral of St. John Baptist (Katedra Wrocławska, Archikatedra pw. św. Jana Chrzciciela we Wrocławiu) was destroyed many times. Rebuilt in 1951, it was consecrated by Archbishop Stefan Wyszyński, Primate of Poland.

Rędziński Bridge

It is the biggest bridge in Poland – it is 1742m long (30m more than Solidarność Bridge in Płock) and the main pylon is 122m high (8m more than the viewpoint of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw).

Rędziński Bridge (Most Rędziński) belongs to the motorway bypass of Wrocław.

Grunwaldzki Bridge

Grunwaldzki Bridge (Most Grunwaldzki) is the most recognisable bridge in Wrocław. It was constructed in the years 1908 – 1910 to the design of Richard Plüddemann, the then city councillor for building.

Market Hall

The Market Hall was built in 1905-1908. Today, on two floors there are over 190 shops. It is not only a shopping centre, but also a tourist attraction.