
Strolling around the Venice of Poland!, Wroclaw, Poland
Wrocław is an amazing city and the “WOW” effect is guaranteed! Wrocław has the energy of Berlin, the youth of Lisbon or Barcelona, trendy bars like Amsterdam’s, an exceptional architecture that could make you think of Bruges or Vienna, … but in fact, Wrocław is incomparable, Wrocław is Wrocław and that’s all.
On my second full day in Wrocław, I decided to visit the oldest part of the city on Cathedral Island or Ostrów Tumski. It’s an easy walk from the Old Town and is home to the most significant Cathedral in the city and one of its most enduring icons: the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. On route to Ostrów Tumski, you will pass by Slodowa Island, which is a lovely park and great for outdoor activities. During summer time, concerts are regularly held here, and this is one of the favourite places of the locals to enjoy a day out in the park. Cross the Tumski Bridge (Most Tumski), a 19th century built iron bridge, to get over to Cathedral Island, and you will find yourself in a really special area of the Old Town. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
On my second full day in Wrocław, I decided to visit the oldest part of the city on Cathedral Island or Ostrów Tumski. It’s an easy walk from the Old Town and is home to the most significant Cathedral in the city and one of its most enduring icons: the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. On route to Ostrów Tumski, you will pass by Slodowa Island, which is a lovely park and great for outdoor activities. During summer time, concerts are regularly held here, and this is one of the favourite places of the locals to enjoy a day out in the park. Cross the Tumski Bridge (Most Tumski), a 19th century built iron bridge, to get over to Cathedral Island, and you will find yourself in a really special area of the Old Town. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Strolling around the Venice of Poland!
Guide Location: Poland » Wroclaw
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Mark Vella Gera
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Guide Location: Poland » Wroclaw
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Mark Vella Gera
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
- Wrocław Market Hall
- the Centennial Hall
- Multimedia Fountain
- Japanese Garden
- Szczytnicki Park
- sculpture called Przejście
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