Wrocław is a city in southwestern Poland, and the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is the largest city and historical capital of the regions of Silesia and Lower Silesia. It lies on the banks of the Oder (Odra) River in the Silesian Lowlands. In 2025, the official population of Wrocław was 672,545, making it the third-largest city in Poland. The population of the Wrocław metropolitan area is around 1.25 million.
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The history of the city dates back over 1,000 years; throughout history it has been under Polish, Bohemian, Austrian, Prussian and German rule, until it became again part of Poland in 1945 immediately after World War II.
Wrocław is a university city with a student population of over 130,000, making it one of the most youth-oriented cities in the country. Wrocław has numerous historical landmarks, including the Main Market Square, Cathedral Island, Bridge of Love, Wrocław Opera, the National Museum and the Centennial Hall, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Wrocław's dwarfs are a major tourist attraction and have become a symbol of Wrocław. The city is home to the Wrocław Zoo, the oldest zoological garden in Poland.
Wrocław is classified as a Sufficiency global city by GaWC. It was ranked 1st among all medium and small cities in the 2021 European Cities and Regions of the Future ranking by fDi Intelligence.
From the Wikipedia article Wrocław, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Towns around Wrocław
- Rejon ulicy Traugutta1.3 km E
- Przedmieście Oławskie1.3 km E
- Osiedle Powstańców Śląskich1.3 km SW
- Huby1.7 km SE
- Szczepin2.0 km NW
- Rejon placu Świętego Macieja2.0 km N
- Gajowice2.1 km W
- Nadodrze2.5 km N
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