Wroclaw

Wrocław is a city on the Oder River in western Poland. It’s known for its Market Square, lined with elegant townhouses and featuring a modern fountain. Also on the square is the Gothic Old Town Hall, with its large astronomical clock. Nearby is the Panorama of Racławice, a painting depicting the 1794 battle for independence. The Centennial Hall auditorium, with its giant dome and tall spire, lies across the river.
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Rynek
1. Rynek
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Paved pedestrian-only road leading to a large & picturesque medieval market square.
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2. Dwarf - Dwarf Seated with Flag
4.0
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Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
ZOO
3. ZOO
4.7
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Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Zoo established in 1865 keeping thousands of animals, with a focus on conserving endangered species.
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The Wrocław Zoo is absolutely amazing. The territory is huge, beautifully maintained, and full of animals from all around the world. One of the highlights is definitely the Afrykarium (aquarium) – breathtaking and worth the visit on its own. I spent about 4 hours walking through the entire area and covered roughly 8 km – that’s how big and impressive it is! There are plenty of toilets and food courts, which makes the visit convenient, especially for families. Prices for food and extras are on the higher side, but it’s definitely worth it for such a unique experience. For parents: renting a children’s wheeled cart costs 30 zł per day, which can be very helpful. Overall, an unforgettable experience and one of the top attractions in Wrocław. Highly recommended for everybody
I visited Wrocław Zoo on two separate occasions in September 2025 in order to make the most of my time in the city and the weather. I visit zoos across the world in order to photograph their animals, and would consider the one in Wrocław among the best. The zoo is well laid out, with many indoor houses and outdoor enclosures for species across the animal kingdom. The houses that most impressed me were the Terrarium (for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates) and the Afrykarium for African fauna. The Terrarium is laid out over two floors (unfortunately not accessible to wheelchairs) and contains around 100 exhibits for animals ranging from tiny insects to crocodiles and giant tortoises. All of these are appropriate in size and conditions for their inhabitants. Many of the animals here can only be seen here in Europe, including some tiny colourful geckos from the Indian Ocean. I spent several hours in here on my two visits, photographing all the animals I could see. The Afrykarium takes you on a journey through the continent and its waters. The only deviation from this theme was to replace the rare African manatees with their slightly more common Caribbean relative, of which I could see five individuals swimming in their tank. Other inhabitants include penguins, fur seals, sharks, hippopotamus, aardvarks, and elephant shrews. The building is accessible to wheelchairs with a few elevators, but one was out of service on my visit. Other notable exhibits include the bird house, with its many rare species, Pallas’s cats, and olive baboons. Overall I recommend a visit to anyone interested in birds, endangered species, unusual reptiles, or just animals in general.
I absolutely loved my visit to the Wrocław Zoo! It’s one of the most beautiful and well-organized zoos I’ve ever been to. The animals look healthy and well cared for, and the enclosures are clean and spacious. The Afrykarium is a must-see — it feels like stepping into another world! 🐠🐧 There are plenty of places to relax, grab a snack, and enjoy the atmosphere. Perfect for families, couples, or just a peaceful walk surrounded by nature and animals. Highly recommend visiting! 🌿🐘🦓
Truly amazing experience! The Wrocław Zoo is much bigger than I expected and incredibly well kept. You can really see that the animals are healthy, well fed, and properly cared for — everything feels very natural and clean. There are so many different species to see, and the Afrykarium is just breathtaking! The only small downside is that not every section has English translations, but honestly, it didn’t stop us from enjoying it at all. It’s a wonderful place for both kids and adults — definitely one of the best zoos I’ve ever visited. Highly recommended!
Great value for ticket cost, 176zł (£36.05 for x2 ticket, £18 per person). So many animals, a lot to see, indoor aquarium was amazing and tunnel under the sharks and rays was a highlight. Hot dogs from cafe at beginning were great, little expensive compared to other places (48zł for x2 hot dogs, x1 cola, x1 water, £8.82. Each hot dog at 12zł (£2.45) compared to 8.99zł (£1.84) for hot dogs and cola bottle elsewhere). Gift shop closed hour before zoo closed so missed out on getting any items from there sadly
Absolutely stunning—easily one of the best zoos I’ve ever been to, and I’ve seen quite a few. Massive grounds, an incredible variety of animals, and more than enough to fill an entire day. A definite must-visit if you’re in Wroclaw.
Great ZOO with quite a long history! I'd especially recommend pavilon with manatees (there is not very many places to see those in Europe) and very nice terrarium. There is an underground parking nearby, so you can leave your dog in the car without worries even if it's hot outside. Very worth visiting once you are in Wroclaw!
An incredible zoo with lots to see including an aquarium. The zoo covers a huge area and it’s really enjoyable to explore the grounds and buildings on site. Highly recommend a visit and would suggest half a day to explore as a minimum.
Racławice Panorama
4. Racławice Panorama
4.8
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Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Rotunda containing a 360-degree painting of the 1794 battle, plus maps & videos providing context.
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IT WAS GORGEOUS, it will probably be one of the best things you'll see in your entire life. There's a new "performance" every 30 minutes, but I suggest you buy your ticket in advance to avoid waiting outside for too long. 🎟️ The price is worth it but it's so beautiful that 30 minutes are way too short to admire it to its fullest. There are also free audio-guides in many different languages that explain the history of the painting and describe it; but PERSONALLY I'd have preferred it without it (because it gave a bit of confusion because I focused on what the voice was saying instead of the actual painting).
It was Amazing! If you are in Wroclaw it's a must see. My husband loved it. The panoramic painting is huge and it's designed this way for you to imagine to be in the middle of the battle. The session is 30 minutes long and the narrative is in Polish however if you need a translation please ask once you are inside. It's a beautiful beautiful piece of art. You won't regret it. It's about Polish uprising and Kosciuszko.
I have to admit my boyfriend suggested this as a destination to go and see and I kind of thought no at the time but after going I genuinely think it was fantastic. It’s very cheap which is a bonus obviously. But you go In we bought a ticket before and you go up as a group you see the paining and they have translator devices so we chose English which if you have earphones is great and if you don’t you have to just hold the thing up to your ear. You hear all about the painting and they talk you through different sections as you walk around. It is genuinely impressive how they integrate the 360 art work with some scenery and props and lighting they’ve added to give you the immersed experience. All in all only took about 30 mins from getting there to leaving if that but it was fantastic and well worth a visit. As an aside, going during school hours will probably mean it’s full of class trips, so plan the journey that suits you. Although they sat at the side and didn’t get in the way on our trip.
A great and worthy visit in Wrocław, the painting was amazing and very impressive to see. The only thing I’d suggest with the audio guide is that it has headphones, as it was very difficult to listen to the audio guide without headphones. The entry ticket also gives you entry to 3 other museums, and I suggest you book in advance as when we first went the showing was sold out until a few hours later.
Interesting experience-a unique panoramic painting, combined with props, makes for an impressive visualization of a battle. It is worth spending the time. The tour is guided in multiple languages. Remember to book at least 2 hours ahead of time.
The Racławice Panorama is a monumental work commemorating the Battle of Racławice in 1794. A team of painters led by Jan Stka and Wojciech Kossak exhibited it in Lviv in 1894, on the centenary of the battle. The exhibition took place in a rotunda built especially for this purpose. During the tour, you'll first see a small panorama with a brief historical overview. Then, you'll enter the center of the redoubt, where you'll walk around and admire this work. I highly recommend it :)
While in Wroclaw, I recommend visiting the Racławice Panorama, which is displayed in a huge rotunda in the city center. The painting covers 1,800 square meters and depicts the Battle of Racławice in 1794. In front of the rotunda entrance is the so-called Small Racławice Panorama. This multimedia presentation presents the origins of the painting and the group of artists led by Wojciech Kossak and Jan Styka. A wonderful exhibition!
Very unique experience. To me, that was the most interesting piece of art I have experiences. I enjoyed the fascinating history and stories behind the art. One thing that would make it even better would be if they could provide headphones for the translation device so you don't have to hold it to your ear the whole time
Cathedral Island
5. Cathedral Island
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Formerly an island, Ostrów Tumski, or Cathedral Island, is the oldest part of Wrocław, dating from the 10th century. Visitors approach this area over the pedestrian-only Tumski Bridge, which connects with Wyspa Piasek island over the Oder River. The Gothic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, built in the 13th century, is centrally located and surrounded by museums, monuments, gardens, and churches.
Muzeum Sztuki Mieszczańskiej
6. Muzeum Sztuki Mieszczańskiej
4.7
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Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Old town hall built from the 13th to 16th centuries, now housing the Museum of Bourgeois Art.
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The Gothic town hall built from the 13th century is one of the main landmarks of the city. Very beautiful architecture❤️
The building itself is amazing, but I won't recommend anyone to visit inside (especially if you are a tourist). Let me tell you why: 1. Lack of English description 2. Staff are careless; they can't even speak simple English and are too loud 3. The interiors are boring and too plain. Please save your money and only take photos from outside with the building 🥰
Circa 30 min visit is about rifht. Nice building with historical significance for the city. Beautiful sealing and with few panels to read about the history itself.
The facade of the building is quite beautiful and worth to see. But, the contents of this museum had a lack of storytelling. Simply, the historical objects are placed with info board. I hope they will improve for the future.
I didn’t actually go inside the museum as I didn’t have the desire - but the exterior is absolutely stunning. Built in the gothic style and was built in the 13th century. Much of it survived the war so you can enjoy its natural beauty. Make sure to appreciate all the fine details 🥰
The museum needs a revamp. It doesn't stand up to what a modern museum should look like. A fantastic building though.
beautiful town hall which is now a museum. the astronomical clock at the east facade represent the Solar System with the "geocentric model" which is in accordance with the ancient experienced world and philosophical views of a pre-Copernician era.
My main interest in visiting this place was to see the inside of the town hall, which was very interesting to see complete with English language explanation of the evolution anf ornimentation of the building. The small exhibitions (kerosene lamps, German silesian porcelein, etc) were a bonus really, but still enjoyable.
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Muzeum Sztuki Mieszczańskiej
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Old town hall built from the 13th to 16th centuries, now housing the Museum of Bourgeois Art.
Wrocław Multimedia Fountain
Temporarily Closed
Sights & Landmarks
Event management company
At this huge water fountain there are seasonal shows featuring synchronized water, light & music.
Ogród Japoński
Temporarily Closed
Garden
Nature & Parks
Tranquil Japanese-style garden with a tea pavilion, carp-filled pond & an array of plants & flowers.
Wrocław Cathedral
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
13th-century place of Catholic worship, dedicated to St John the Baptist, reconstructed after WWII.
Wrocław Central Bus Station
Sights & Landmarks
Architectural Buildings
Hydropolis
Science museum
Museums
Interactive museum of water & the environment, with a gift shop, in a converted subterranean tank.
Sky Tower
Shopping mall
Sights & Landmarks
Visitors can take a high-speed elevator to the top of Sky Tower shopping mall for panoramic views.
Centennial Hall
Event venue
Sights & Landmarks
Grand, circular hall set in formal gardens & used for major exhibitions, culture & sporting events.
Most Tumski
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Steel, 19th-c. pedestrian-only bridge connecting the Ostrów Tumski area with Wyspa Piaskowa island.
Botanical Garden of the University of Wrocław
Temporarily Closed
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
Diverse plants, aquariums & sculptures in landscaped gardens, with greenhouses & an ornamental lake.

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