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Old Town, Wrocław (former District)
The Old Town in Wrocław ( pl, Stare Miasto we Wrocławiu) is the oldest part of the left-bank Wrocław, originating from the thirteenth century. It is surrounded by the City Moat, a remnant of the complex system of fortifications, largely based on natural and artificial sections of the Oder River and the Oława River flowing into it. The green belt along the moat (and further along the Oder) is called the Old Town Promenade. The center of the old city is the historic Market Square (''Rynek''), with numerous ''kamienice'', the Old and New Town Hall (''Ratusz''). There is a number of historic landmarks in its vicinity, such as the Salt Market, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, St. Mary Magdalene Church, and numerous monuments. In the northern part of the old town can be found the main campus of the Wrocław University with the University Square, and on the opposite, southern side, lies the famous Quarter of the Four Denominations. The Church of Saints Hedwig and Clara next to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław
Wrocław (; german: Breslau, or . ; Silesian German: ''Brassel'') is a city in southwestern Poland and the largest city in the historical region of Silesia. It lies on the banks of the River Oder in the Silesian Lowlands of Central Europe, roughly from the Baltic Sea to the north and from the Sudeten Mountains to the south. , the official population of Wrocław is 672,929, with a total of 1.25 million residing in the metropolitan area, making it the third largest city in Poland. Wrocław is the historical capital of Silesia and Lower Silesia. Today, it is the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. The history of the city dates back over a thousand years; at various times, it has been part of the Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Habsburg monarchy of Austria, the Kingdom of Prussia and Germany. Wrocław became part of Poland again in 1945 as part of the Recovered Territories, the result of extensive border changes and expulsions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silesia
Silesia (, also , ) is a historical region of Central Europe that lies mostly within Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic and Germany. Its area is approximately , and the population is estimated at around 8,000,000. Silesia is split into two main subregions, Lower Silesia in the west and Upper Silesia in the east. Silesia has a diverse culture, including architecture, costumes, cuisine, traditions, and the Silesian language (minority in Upper Silesia). Silesia is along the Oder River, with the Sudeten Mountains extending across the southern border. The region contains many historical landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is also rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. The largest city and Lower Silesia's capital is Wrocław; the historic capital of Upper Silesia is Opole. The biggest metropolitan area is the Upper Silesian metropolitan area, the centre of which is Katowice. Parts of the Czech city of Ostrav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław Market Hall
Wrocław Market Hall ( pl, Hala Targowa we Wrocławiu, german: Breslauer Markthalle) is a food hall in central Wrocław, Poland. Designed by Richard Plüddemann, it was built between 1906-08 as the ''Breslauer Markthalle Nr 1'', when the city was part of German Empire. The Hall was renowned for its then-innovative application of reinforced concrete trusses, which was unique in Europe at the time. The complex is situated by Piaskowa Street (''Sandstraße''), at the junction of Plac Nankiera (''Ritterplatz'') and Św. Ducha Street (''Heiligegeiststraße'') close to Main Market Square and the historic Old Town. It was erected at the same time as another smaller hall with the same interior structure at Kolejowa Street. Both buildings were created in order to organize street trading in the city center. Once completed, all street markets were moved into the newly opened halls. The building was not severely damaged during World War II and continued to be used as originally intended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oder River
The Oder ( , ; Czech, Lower Sorbian and ; ) is a river in Central Europe. It is Poland's second-longest river in total length and third-longest within its borders after the Vistula and Warta. The Oder rises in the Czech Republic and flows through western Poland, later forming of the border between Poland and Germany as part of the Oder–Neisse line. The river ultimately flows into the Szczecin Lagoon north of Szczecin and then into three branches (the Dziwna, Świna and Peene) that empty into the Bay of Pomerania of the Baltic Sea. Names The Oder is known by several names in different languages, but the modern ones are very similar: English and ; Czech, Polish, and , ; (); Medieval Latin: ''Od(d)era''; Renaissance Latin: ''Viadrus'' (invented in 1534). Ptolemy knew the modern Oder as the Συήβος (''Suebos''; Latin ''Suevus''), a name apparently derived from the Suebi, a Germanic people. While he also refers to an outlet in the area as the Οὐιαδούα ''Ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Śródmieście, Wrocław
Śródmieście (meaning "city centre") is one of the five administrative boroughs (dzielnicas) of Wrocław, Poland. Its functions were largely taken over on 8 March 1990 by the Municipal Office of the newly established Wrocław Municipality. The name, though, remained in use, mainly for statistical and administrative purposes. The Nadodrze, Ołbin, Zacisze, Zalesie, Sępolno, Dąbie, Biskupin and Bartoszowice ''osiedles'' are part of Śródmieście. The other boroughs are Fabryczna, Stare Miasto, Krzyki and Psie Pole. Parks Śródmieście has a lot of parks with in its boundaries including ''Park Staszica'', ''Park Słowiański'', '' Park Szczytnicki'' or the Park of St. Edith Stein. Landmarks Śródmieście is home to many landmarks including the Ostrów Tumski where the Cathedral is located, the Church of St. Micheal the Archangel with its distinctive black spire, the Centennial Hall and nearby Japanese Garden, as well the famous Wrocław Zoo. The borough is also where t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ostrów Tumski, Wrocław
Ostrów Tumski (, , german: Dominsel) is the oldest part of the city of Wrocław in south-western Poland. It was formerly an island (''ostrów'' in Old Polish language) between branches of the Oder River. History Archaeological excavations have shown that the western part of Ostrów Tumski, between the Church of St. Martin and the Holy Cross, was the first area to be inhabited. The first, wooden church (St. Martin), dating from the 10th century, was surrounded by defensive walls built on the banks of the river. The island had approximately 1,500 inhabitants at that time. The first constructions on Ostrów Tumski were built in the 10th century by the Piast dynasty, and were made from wood. The first building from solid material was St. Martin's chapel, built probably at the beginning of the eleventh century by Benedictine monks. Not long after the first cathedral was raised, in place of the small church. Religious buildings appeared in Ostrów Tumski because during the Congress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Wrocław
The city of Wrocław is divided into administrative districts called '' osiedle''. Divisions of Wrocław The current division was introduced in 1990 and revised by the City Council in 2016. * Bieńkowice * Biskupin-Sępolno-Dąbie-Bartoszowice * Borek * Brochów * Gaj * Gajowice * Gądów-Popowice Płd. * Grabiszyn-Grabiszynek * Huby * Jagodno * Jerzmanowo-Jarnołtów-Strachowice-Osiniec * Karłowice-Różanka * Klecina * Kleczków * Kowale * Krzyki-Partynice * Księże * Kuźniki * Leśnica * Lipa Piotrowska * Maślice * Muchobór Mały * Muchobór Wielki * Nadodrze * Nowy Dwór * Ołbin * Ołtaszyn * Oporów * Osobowice-Rędzin * Pawłowice * Pilczyce-Kozanów-Popowice Płn. * Plac Grunwaldzki * Polanowice-Poświętne-Ligota * Powstańców Śląskich * Pracze Odrzańskie * Przedmieście Oławskie * Przedmieście Świdnickie * Psie Pole-Zawidawie * Sołtysowice * Stare Miasto * Strachocin-Swojczyce-Wojnów * Szczepin * Świniary * Tarnogaj * Widawa * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narodowy Instytut Dziedzictwa
The National Institute of Cultural Heritage of Poland ( pl, Narodowy Instytut Dziedzictwa NID) is a Polish governmental institution responsible for documenting cultural property and the intangible cultural heritage, as well as for supporting and coordinating their protection."National Institute of Cultural Heritage" English-language websiteNarodowy Instytut Dziedzictwa, "O NID" ("About NID") Heritage lists The Institute coordinates at the national level the lists, maintained at the regi ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pomnik Historii
Historic Monument ( pl, pomnik historii) is one of several categories of objects of cultural heritage (in the singular, '' zabytek'') in Poland. To be recognized as a Polish historic monument, an object must be declared such by the President of Poland. The term "historic monument" was introduced into Polish law in 1990, and the first Historic Monuments were declared by President Lech Wałęsa in 1994. List The National Heritage Board of Poland The National Institute of Cultural Heritage of Poland ( pl, Narodowy Instytut Dziedzictwa NID) is a Polish governmental institution responsible for documenting cultural property and the intangible cultural heritage, as well as for supporting and ... maintains the official list. References {{reflist Objects of cultural heritage in Poland Law of Poland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Historical Monuments (Poland)
Historic Monument ( pl, pomnik historii) is one of several categories of objects of cultural heritage in Poland, objects of cultural heritage (in the singular, ''zabytek'') in Poland. To be recognized as a Polish historic monument, an object must be declared such by the President of Poland. The term "historic monument" was introduced into Polish law in 1990, and the first Historic Monuments were declared by President Lech Wałęsa in 1994. List The National Heritage Board of Poland maintains the official list. References {{reflist Objects of cultural heritage in Poland Law of Poland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stare Miasto
Stare Miasto means "Old Town" in Polish. It may refer to the following places: City districts * Stare Miasto, Gdańsk * Stare Miasto, Kraków (for the specific neighbourhood, see Kraków Old Town) * Stare Miasto, Police * Stare Miasto, Poznań (for the specific neighbourhood, see Poznań Old Town) * Stare Miasto, Szczecin * Stare Miasto, Warsaw * Stare Miasto, Wrocław (for the specific neighbourhood, see Wrocław Old Town) * Stare Miasto, Polish name for Staré Město (Třinec) in the Czech Republic Villages * Stare Miasto, Konin County in Greater Poland Voivodeship (west-central Poland) * Stare Miasto, Subcarpathian Voivodeship (south-east Poland) * Stare Miasto, Szamotuły County in Greater Poland Voivodeship (west-central Poland) * Stare Miasto, Pomeranian Voivodeship (north Poland) * Stare Miasto, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship (north Poland) See also * Old Town (other) In a city or town, the old town is its historic or original core. Although t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Of Bohemia
Anne of Bohemia (11 May 1366 – 7 June 1394), also known as Anne of Luxembourg, was Queen of England as the first wife of King Richard II. A member of the House of Luxembourg, she was the eldest daughter of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, and Elizabeth of Pomerania. Her death at the age of 28 was believed to have been caused by plague. Early life Anne had four brothers, including the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund, and one younger sister, Margaret of Bohemia, Burgravine of Nuremberg. She also had five half-siblings from her father's previous marriages, including Margaret of Bohemia, Queen of Hungary. She was brought up mainly at Prague Castle, and spent much of her early life in the care of her brother, King Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia. On her journey through Flanders on the way to her new life in England, she came under the protection of her uncle, Wenceslaus I, Duke of Luxembourg. Queen of England Richard II married Anne of Bohemia (1382) as a result of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
