As the largest city of Lower Silesia, Wrocław is the region's administrative, economic and cultural capital. Standing on twelve islands on the Odra river and its four tributaries, it is often called the Venice of the North. It is a city with over a thousand years of history: it passed from the Polish Piasts to the Czech kings under the later rule of Austria, and then Prussia. Finally, after the II World War, it became a part of Poland once again. Today, the heritage of the past intertwines with modernity. Wrocław's monuments can be admired in a variety of ways: while taking individual of guided walks, taking a local bus, historic tram or cab, and also from the riverside via boat ride or from one of the observation decks.

It is the largest and oldest institution of higher learning in Lower Silesia, with around 30 thousand students on all academic levels, and some 1,900 researchers, among whom many have received the highest awards for their contributions to the development of scientific scholarship. The university ranks in the top 5 nationwide. At our 10 faculties (Faculty of Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Historical and Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Environmental Management, Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science) you will find a wide range of diverse fields of study – from humanities, law and social sciences, to biological, chemical and geographical sciences, as well as mathematics, to computer sciences.

Founded by the Jesuits in 1670, Collegium Maximum, the magnificent Baroque main building of Wrocław University was built on the former site of a derelict Piast castle after a land grant from Emperor Leopold.  Despite its ongoing functions as an academic institution, the main university building is open to tourists. Aula Leopoldina, the grand Baroque ceremonial hall is a virtual explosion of cherubs and swag. The painting on the ceiling depicts the apotheosis of God's wisdom - reflecting the religious and academic mission of this room and the Jesuits. The terrace of the university's 'Mathematical Tower' affords great photo opportunities and panoramic views of the Old Town and Odra River.

The Four Domes Pavilion was designed by the famous architect Hans Poelzig and built in the years 1912-1913 with the use of reinforced concrete. After almost seventy years the Four Domes Pavilion (Pawilon Czterech Kopuł), one of the most interesting modernist buildings of Wrocław, became available for the public. On 25th June 2016 a new branch of the National Museum was opened here - the Museum of Contemporary Art.

The Centennial Hall (Hala Stulecia) was designed to serve the citizens of Wrocław and the guests visiting the capital of Lower Silesia. The monumental building was opened in 1913 on the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig, won by the anti-French coalition against Napoleon Bonaparte. On this occasion, Wrocław hosted the Centennial Exhibition. Max Berg, the then city architect, designed a massive exhibition hall built with the use of the novel reinforced concrete technology. The dome of the Hall spans 65 m and the building is 42 m high. The main hall is surrounded by the corridors. It can fit 10 thousand people. Significance of the Hall was appreciated in 2006 when it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Słodowa Island belongs to the Oder archipelago located to the north of Rynek. Apart from Słodowa, the other Wrocław Islands are: Bielarska, Młyńska, Piasek, Daliowa and Tamka. The Island used to be built-up but during World War II most of the buildings were destroyed, only a six-storey tenement house survived. The picnic season begins on the 21st of March when the Island is crowded with students of secondary and upper-secondary schools celebrating Truant Day (firs day of spring). All year long the Island is under the “reign” of students.

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.

Książ is one of the largest castles in Poland. This huge and beautifully situated architectural complex is exceptional on a European scale. Discover a place where Europe’s crowned heads met, where the von Hochberg dynasty’s aristocratic history is intertwined with the mysteries of the Second World War…