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Wrocław
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 region of Silesia. It lies on the banks of the Oder River in the Silesian Lowlands of Central Europe, roughly from the Sudetes, Sudeten Mountains to the north. In 2023, the official population of Wrocław was 674,132, making it the third-largest city in Poland. The population of the Wrocław metropolitan area is around 1.25 million. Wrocław is the historical capital of Silesia and Lower Silesia. The history of the city dates back over 1,000 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 German Reich, Germany, until it became again part of Poland in 1945 immediately after World War II. Wrocław is a College town, university city with a student population of over 130,000, making it one of the most yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław Główny Railway Station
Wrocław Główny is the largest and most important passenger train station in the city of Wrocław, in southwestern Poland. Situated at the junction of several important routes, it is the largest railway station in the Lower Silesia Voivodeship, as well as in Poland in terms of the number of passengers serviced. In 2018, the station served over 21.2 million passengers. In 2023, it served 29.4 million passengers, making it the country's busiest railway station. Structure The main gate is located north of the station, on Piłsudski street (), with two additional entrances located at either end of the main hall. The back gate is located on the far side of the tracks, in the south facing Sucha street. The station has six parallel platforms (platforms I through IV with two tracks, platform V with one track and one short one, platform VI with one track). Each has two subway exits, which lead to the main hall. Since all platforms and tracks are above the street level, the tunnels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Wrocław
The districts of Wrocław () are the 48 Osiedle, local authority districts that make up the administrative area of Wrocław, Poland. Each is governed by a (). The present Wrocław districts were all created on March 21, 1991 by the Resolution XX/110/91 of the City Council of Wrocław' and are a type of local government district. On February 13, 2016, the Resolution XX/419/16 of the City Council of Wrocław' revised and established unambiguous and precise boundaries of Wrocław's districts, defining them in digital form. The current division system replaced the one from 1952, when Wrocław was divided into five main Dzielnica, boroughs (). Although they were abolished in 1991 and have not existed as public administration units since then, areas of borders and names similar/identical to the former districts still exist in the practice of operation of various types of authorities and administrations (e.g. as divisions of territorial competencies of courts, prosecutors' offices, tax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lower Silesia
Lower Silesia ( ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ) is a historical and geographical region mostly located in Poland with small portions in the Czech Republic and Germany. It is the western part of the region of Silesia. Its largest city is Wrocław. The first state to have a stable hold over the territory of what will be considered Lower Silesia was the short-lived Great Moravia in the 9th century. Afterwards, in the Middle Ages, Lower Silesia was part of Piast-ruled Poland. It was one of the leading regions of Poland, and its capital Wrocław was one of the main cities of the Polish Kingdom. Lower Silesia emerged as a distinctive region during the fragmentation of Poland in 1172, when the Duchies of Opole and Racibórz, considered Upper Silesia since, were formed of the eastern part of the Duchy of Silesia, and the remaining, western part was since considered Lower Silesia. During the , German settlers were invited to settle in the region, which until then had a Polish majority. As a result ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Market Square, Wrocław
The Market Square (, ) is a medieval market square located in Wrocław, Poland. The square is rectangular with the dimensions and serves as a pedestrian zone. It is one of the largest market squares in Europe, with the largest two city halls in Poland. The Market Square is one of the three historic market squares in the city's old town, next to the Salt Market Square and the New Market Square. The buildings around the square are built according to different styles: the middle part of the ring is occupied by a block of buildings consisting of the Old City Hall, the New City Hall, as well as numerous citizens' houses. The market square is an urban ensemble with the two diagonally contiguous areas, the Salt Market Square and the square in front of St. Elizabeth's Church. Eleven streets lead to the market: two to each corner, two narrow lanes, and an open outside square, (). The market was founded according to Magdeburg law as early as the rule of Polish Duke Henry I the Bea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław Zoo
The Wrocław Zoological Garden (), known simply as the Wrocław Zoo (), is a zoo on Wróblewski Street in Wrocław, Poland. It is the oldest zoo in Poland, having been first launched in 1865 as the Breslau Zoological Garden while the city was part of Prussia. During the World Wars it was first shut down, then reopened and finally destroyed. After World War II, it was rebuilt and ultimately opened in 1948 and now it is also the largest (in terms of the number of animals/species) zoo in the country. The zoo covers near downtown Wrocław. It is home to about 10,500 animals representing about 1,132 species. In terms of the number of animal species it is the third largest zoological garden in the world. The Wrocław Zoo is the most visited zoo in Poland and the fifth most visited zoo in Europe. The zoo is an accredited member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). History The beginnings of the zoo date back to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Wrocław
The University of Wrocław (, UWr; ) is a public research university in Wrocław, Poland. It is the largest institution of higher learning in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, with over 100,000 graduates since 1945, including some 1,900 researchers, among whom many have received the highest awards for their contributions to the development of scientific scholarship. The university was reconstituted in its current form in 1945, as a direct successor to the previous German University of Breslau. Following the territorial changes of Poland's borders, academics primarily from the Jan Kazimierz University of Lwów restored the university building, which had been heavily damaged in the 1945 Battle of Breslau. History Leopoldina The oldest mention of a university in Wrocław comes from the foundation deed signed on 20 July 1505 for the ''Generale litterarum Gymnasium'' in Wrocław by King Vladislaus II of Hungary () of the Polish Jagiellonian dynasty. However, the new academic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław City Council
The Wrocław City Council is the governing body of Wrocław. The council has 37 elected members elected every five years in an Local election, election by Voting, city voters through a secret ballot. The election of City Council and the local head of government, BIP Wrocław. Accessed 10 September 2024. which takes place at the same time, is based on legislation introduced on 20 June 2002. Members of the Wrocław City Council Election results 2024 All 37 seats on the city council were being contested in the 2024 Polish local elections, 2024 election.2018 All 37 seats on the city council were being contested in the 2018 Polish local elections, 2018 election.2014 All 37 seats on the city council were being contested ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław Cathedral
The St. John the Baptist Archcathedral (, ) is the seat of the Archdiocese of Wrocław and a landmark of the city of Wrocław in Poland. The cathedral, located in the Cathedral Island, is a Gothic church with Neo-Gothic additions. The current standing cathedral is the fourth church to have been built on the site. Along with the Old Town of Wrocław, it is designated a Historic Monument of Poland. History A first church at the location of the present cathedral was built under Přemyslid rule in the mid-10th century, a fieldstone building with one nave about in length, including a distinctive transept and an apse. After the Polish conquest of Silesia and the founding of the Wrocław diocese under the Piast duke Bolesław I the Brave in 1000, this Bohemian church was replaced by a larger basilical structure with three naves, a crypt, and towers on its eastern side. The first cathedral was however soon destroyed, probably by the invading troops of Duke Bretislaus of Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław Town Hall
The Old Town Hall (, ) of Wrocław is a building at the centre of the city's Market Square (''rynek''). The Gothic town hall built from the 13th century is one of the main landmarks of the city. The Old Town Hall's long history reflects developments that have taken place in the city since its initial construction. The town hall serves the city of Wrocław and is used for civic and cultural events such as concerts held in its Great Hall. In addition, it houses a museum and a basement restaurant. History The town hall was developed over a period of about 250 years, from the end of 13th century to the middle of 16th century. The structure and floor plan changed over this extended period in response to the changing needs of the city. The exact date of the initial construction is not known. However, between 1299 and 1301 a single-storey structure with cellars and a tower called the consistory was built. The oldest parts of the current building, the Burghers' Hall and the lower ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathedral Island, Wrocław
The Cathedral Island (, , , ) is the oldest part of the city of Wrocław in south-western Poland. It was formerly an island (Old Polish: ) between branches of the Oder River. Today it is the city's popular tourist destination. The Cathedral Island in Wrocław is one of the few remaining places in Europe where a lamplighter lights the gas street lamps every evening. History Archaeological excavations have shown that the western part of the Cathedral Island, 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 the Cathedral Island 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 centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New City Hall, Wrocław
The New City Hall of Wrocław, Poland, is in the central block of the Wrocław Market Square. It was built between 1860 and 1864 according to the design of Friedrich August Stüler. It is the seat of the mayor and City Council of Wrocław, and its underground houses the Spiż Brewery. History Reasons for construction In the mid-19th century, as Wrocław developed, the demand for municipal administration space increased. The Old City Hall did not provide enough room and had been divided somewhat haphazardly into numerous office spaces, which were of inadequate quality for the city's needs. The building also required urgent renovations, and there was a lack of space for the expanding municipal archive. The City Council itself was forced to hold meetings in temporary locations: * Since 1808, in St. Mary Magdalene Gymnasium, * Since 1817, in the Berlin House at Świdnicka Street (then No. 51), * Since 1840, in the St. Elisabeth Gymnasium building. Designs The search for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
