Wroclaw is the fourth largest city in Poland and is a potential European Capital of Culture for the year 2016. With car hire in Wroclaw you can find out more about what was once part of Bohemia and later the historical capital of the Silesia region.
In fact Wroclaw has had a very mixed up history being part of various other European countries as well as Poland. It suffered heavily during the Nazi invasion of Poland when people were killed, buildings were burned and institutions were destroyed. Today more than half a million people live in Wroclaw.
Wroclaw Mini Guide
Wroclaw is a very picturesque city with a clearly defined centre around a beautiful town square. The square is known as the Rynek and is a great place to see the fine architecture of Wroclaw and have a beer or two in one of the many pleasant outdoor cafes. Once you get to the city centre you may wish to park up in order to walk around and take in the sights fully.
Get your bearings of Wroclaw by scaling the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, a 13th century edifice from which there are spectacular views over the city. Other recommended sights to see are the impressive town hall which was one of the only buildings to survive World War II in Wroclaw, as well as the national museum which has a large collection of Polish art from all ages.
Like much of Poland, Wroclaw was heavily damaged during World War II, yet many of the beautiful buildings and bridges which make Wroclaw such a special place to visit remain. This is in part due to the fact that much restoration has been applied to what Hitler once called his 'fortress city'. Wroclaw is a cheap place to travel and you will find car hire to be even cheaper making sure that you can have the best possible budget holiday.
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