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The most beautiful tours in Wroclaw

What to visit and see in Wroclaw

Petr Liška
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The most beautiful tours in Wroclaw
Inserted: 09.07.2022
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com
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Wroclaw is famous for its historic center with its huge square and picturesque town hall. The second excursion center of the city is the Tumski island with a number of churches. Let's see what tours and walks we can do in Wroclaw.

1.
A walk along the Market Square in Wroclaw

A walk through the most beautiful part of Wroclaw

Altitude: 127 m / 417 ft

Wroclaw Market Square is the historical center of this city. The whole square is surrounded by beautiful town houses. In its center stands the magnificent town hall. The northwest corner is dominated by the Basilica of St. Elizabeth with the famous lookout tower. Next to the Market Square is another nice square Plac Solny continue reading

2.
View from the tower of the Basilica of St. Elizabeth

The most beautiful view in Wroclaw

Altitude: 125 m / 410 ft

Right next to one of the most beautiful squares in Poland – the Main Market Square in Wroclaw is the interesting Basilica of St. Elizabeth. Here it is worth to see the interior of the church, but mainly to climb the local tower with an amazing view not only of the historic center of Wroclaw. continue reading

3.
Walk to Tum Island

Trip to the oldest part of Wroclaw

Altitude: 119 m / 390 ft

After the Wroclaw Market Square, Tumský ostrov is the second most visited part of the city. It was a real island before the blind branch of the Odra fell. This area is considered the oldest part of Wroclaw. Here you will find the highest density of churches in the city, including the most important cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The walk itself is relatively short, because the area is not so large, so if you do not walk further into the botanical garden continue reading

4.
View of Wroclaw from the Pokutnice bridge

View from the famous viewpoint of the Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene

Altitude: 123 m / 404 ft

Probably the second most famous viewpoint in the center of Wroclaw is from the Pokutnice Bridge, which is located between the two towers of the Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene. Here, of course, you will also find the Wroclaw dwarf. continue reading

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From Wrocław Rynek to Tumský ostrov

Walk along Via Regia in Wroclaw

Altitude: 123 m / 404 ft

Via Regia is a famous pilgrimage (formerly trade) route leading to Santiago de Compostela. In Wroclaw, you can walk from the beautiful Market Square to another tourist magnet of the city – Tumski Island. Along the way you will pass a number of interesting churches. continue reading

6.
Wroclaw Zoo

The oldest zoo in Poland

Altitude: 117 m / 384 ft

Wroclaw Zoo is the oldest zoo in Poland, its biggest attraction today is the Afrykaruim Pavilion, which is a large complex dedicated to the aquatic ecosystems of Africa. You will find 19 aquariums here, including a glass tunnel. The zoo also has a beautiful amphibian pavilion and dozens of enclosures for large animals. It is one of the most visited zoos in Europe. continue reading

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