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Wroclaw

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Wrocław is a university city on the Oder river, built around the reconstructed Market Square and the cathedral island of Ostrów Tumski. Bronze dwarf statues dot the streets, the Centennial Hall's multimedia fountain is Poland's largest, and a large student population fills the bars and river-front cafes.

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Wrocław is a university city on the Oder river, built around the reconstructed Market Square and the cathedral island of Ostrów Tumski. Bronze dwarf statues dot the streets, the Centennial Hall's multimedia fountain is Poland's largest, and a large student population fills the bars and river-front cafes.

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Country: PolandLanguage: PolishCurrency: Złoty (PLN)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Wrocław is a university city on the Oder river, built around the reconstructed Market Square and the cathedral island of Ostrów Tumski. Bronze dwarf statues dot the streets, the Centennial Hall's multimedia fountain is Poland's largest, and a large student population fills the bars and river-front cafes.

Best forHistory and architecture; student nightlife; river walks
When to goMay-September for warm weather and outdoor markets; December for the Christmas Market
Getting aroundTrams and buses cover the city; Old Town and river islands are walkable
Where to stayOld Town for sights on foot; Nadodrze for a quieter, artsy base with cafes
Maybe skip ifYou want a beach, seaside air or a small quiet town

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