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With Kraków now confirmed as The New Prague the hunt is on for The New Kraków, and fingers are pointing towards Wroclaw. Long regarded by those In the Know as Poland’s hidden gem the boom of the budget flight has meant that the secret has finally slipped out, and Wroclaw has been well-and-truly discovered by the latter-day European traveller.

This is a city with a particularly enticing storyline: through the course of history it has gone under five names, been passed between four countries and seen the naughty end of both fascism and communism. Only sixty years ago the city was a smoking ruin, flattened during one of the most savage sieges in modern history. You wouldn’t know it: this is one of the most engaging towns in Central Europe, and it’s not rare to find it compared to a condensed version of Prague. Gothic spires soar into the skyline and only three other European cities can boast more bridges. Dominated by canals and twisting cobbled streets Wrocław stands out as one of the undisputed highlights of Poland.

This is primarily a university town, and some 10% of the population pretend to study at some institute or other. The student body add a defiantly youthful streak to the city, and the blooming cultural scene and nightlife are direct results. But Wrocław’s appeal stretches beyond atmospheric bars and classical opera houses; the local government have shown an aggressive desire to return the city to its pre-war heyday, and an extensive program of restoration and regeneration have seen the town emerge as Poland’s most exciting city.

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OUR Wroclaw HIGHLIGHTS

  • Renoma

    Renoma
    Wroclaw - Shopping - Shopping malls
    One of the largest pre-war department stores in Europe - and the only one of its kind remaining - this magnificent consumer showpiece has been recently restored to its former glory and
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  • Multifood STP

    Multifood STP
    Wroclaw - Restaurants & Cafes - Polish
    A large self-service canteen whose counters come manned with cheerful red clad staff touting sun visors and t-shirts. The dining hall is largely anonymous, but the food – plates of me
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  • Radisson BLU

    Radisson BLU
    Wroclaw - Hotels - Upmarket
    A class experience courtesy of the Raddison chain. Overlooking a quiet park rooms come with clean, light colours, heated bathroom floors and a telephone next to the toilet. Stay in the business rooms
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  • Scandic Wrocław

    Scandic Wrocław
    Wroclaw - Hotels - Upmarket
    Immaculate rooms a short walk from the train station. All the hallmarks of the top-class chain are in evidence, including heated bathroom floors, sparkling rooms and extras like satellite TV and
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  • Prowokacja

    Prowokacja
    Wroclaw - Bars, Pubs & Clubs - Bars & Pubs
    The vaulted – and some say haunted – depths of Partisan Hill have finally gone under the surgeons knife and been gifted the facelift they deserve. The result is Prowokacja, and its simply
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  • Qubus Hotel Wrocław

    Qubus Hotel Wrocław
    Wroclaw - Hotels - Upmarket
    One of our favourite hotels in the city and one that offers quality from top to bottom – literally. In the basement, an excellent swimming pool, on the top floor a vast presidential suite featu
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Latest Wroclaw Comments

  • Siege
    Does the city have a cemetery for the German soldiers with their names that were killed there in 1945 ? I am looking for a soldier by the name of Ernst Behnke KIA Jan 28 1945.Thanks Tim[...]
  • Darea
    The service was great as well as the dishes. The tenderloin "chopstake" was very good as well as the ostrygizon. Seems like most the dishes are from Maru but there is a bigger variety.[...]
  • Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
    It is cathedral in Poznan...not in Wroclaw (photo). :][...]
  • Essential Wrocław
    As a matter of fact, a fascinating bunch of city dwellers is revealed through the sculptures of steel dwarfs in Wroclaw city (Poland). They will surely share in their magnifying curiosity of the outer world with you, as they are being embodied in th[...]
  • Haggis Pub
    Don't find it Scottish at all. Though the atmosphere is quite nice. You can sit and relax, music's also ok.[...]
  • Piwnica Świdnicka
    Last night I had THE worst restaurant experience of my life. I had a dinner at "Swidnicka Restaurant". The food was ok, but what had absolutely exceeded the norm was the service. Lazy, confused, inattentive, rude! Only if you are a zen master you mi[...]
  • Strip Night Club
    Have been at Gogo (witch I think the real name is) for a short pit-stop last week. Cant say I agree with the review done by Inyourpocket at all. The club is still young, but there is big talent, calm and good atmosphere. Did not got scammed at [...]
  • Ragtime
    I was born there and am planning to go back for the first time coming June am all excited[...]
  • Abrams' Tower
    I forgot to mention, they stay open till the last guest on weekend so the hours listed here are a bit deceptive.[...]
  • Abrams' Tower
    This is one of the few places in our city which serves as a rest-bar. A great menu of dishes unlike any other I know, I had a weekend special of Thai soup and Tex-Mex tacos with HOT salsa, served late and there's nowhere here that play[...]
  • Mexico Bar
    This is a ridiculous commentary. We do not use mayonnaise in our guacamole or tomato paste in our salsa. We never substitute our ingredients or cheapen our preparation with inferior substitutes. I stress this and friendliness to our guests at all ti[...]
  • Abrams' Tower
    Been traveling through Central Europe and as a Mexican food addict from San Diego where there's Mexican eateries seemingly on every corner, it's hard to find anything satisfying whenever I travel. I can't say it's exactly what we kno[...]
  • Mexico Bar
    I'm from San Diego and I was just passing through lovely Wroclaw and stopped by Abrams' Tower having read about it In Your Pocket. Down in San Diego there seems to be Mexican food on every corner. The chips we had were authentic like we know[...]
  • Rodeo Drive
    not a big fan at all the food was awful (especially a side order that was the opposite of what i had asked for!) if you feel placing a crummy mcdonalds cheese slice on top of chicken as heaven - this is the place for you. Overpriced and unwelco[...]
  • Rodeo Drive
    My boyfriend and I ate here last night, waiter was helpful. We ordered our food my burger was really good but the chip portion size was tiny. When you pay over the odds when you compare to other restaurant in Wroclaw.My boyfrind ordered the chicken [...]
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