Situated on the River Oder, is the largest city in southwestern Poland. Wrocław was the historical capital of Silesia, and today is the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Over the centuries, the city has been part of either Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia, or Germany, but since 1945 it has become part of Poland as a result of border changes after World War II. According to official figures for 2010, its population is 632,996, making it the fourth largest city in Poland.
Wroclaw is one of the hosts of UEFA Euro 2012. Wrocław has been selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2016. It will share the title with San Sebastián (aka Donostia), Spain. In 2017, Wrocław will host the World Games, a competition in 37 non-olympic sport disciplines.
The people’s Hall was erected between 1912-1913 to commemorate the centenary of the battle of nations at Leipzig and was called the Centuary Hall. The building is on UNESCO’s World Herritage list, Since July 2006.
The heart of Wroclaw is the Market square, one of the most beautiful and largest urban squares in Poland. As in centuries past, it is home to large banks, elegant stores and famous restaurants.
Oder river branches out to 12 islands. The city is spanned by more than 100 bridges.
