Wroclaw Guide

8/8/2019 Wroclaw Guide

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WROCLAW DID YOU KNOW?Take a short stroll up from the MarketSquare (Rynek) to Wroclaw Universityand you will see one of the city's most

famous statues: 'The Naked Fencer', or

'Szermierz' in Polish. According to local

legend whenever a pretty virgin girl

happens to glance at the, ahem, 'sword'

of the celebrated monument then the

metal warrior's weapon... how can we

put this... 'readies itself for battle'.

If you're wondering whether that

self-proclaimed 'strict Catholic girl' you

met the night before is telling porkie

pies or not, then it's time for a little

walk to the University Quarter.

Visit the fourth biggest city in most countries and you might not beexpecting much... a couple of factories, a few ring roads and a

smattering of provincial discos. In Wroclaw Poland however what

you're in for is a very pleasant surprise. Often overshadowed by

touristy Krakow, or the capital Warsaw, little Wroclaw punches far

above its weight with attractions that are finally being discovered by

the rest of Europe. Leafy belts of green along the river Oder, cycling

paths alongside canals and over a hundred bridges draw

comparisons with a miniature Amsterdam, whilst one of the most

splendid squares on the continent deserves unique recognition.

These and other treasures, such as the twin-towered cathedral,

dozens of Gothic churches, several delightful parks, including the

Japanese and Botanical Gardens, mark Wroclaw as an obvious

tourist destination, but it's the atmosphere of the place that has

people coming back again and again. The atmosphere of sheer

'laidbackness'. Whether its coffees in charismatic cafes, beers on the

benches of the Rynek's restaurants, or vodka shots in the pulsating

hotspots of Pasaz Niepolda, Wroclaw is the perfect place to relax,

talk, dance... and drink!

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The Venice of PolandWroclaw may be a relatively small blipon the European radar, especially when

compared to the likes of Paris, Rome orBarcelona, but as holidaymakers arebecoming more and more adventurousthe many of charms of this small butsassy city are deservedly beingdiscovered.

Even ardent locals won't try and tell youthat 'the Venice of Poland' can matchItaly's original version for sheerromance and beauty, but you don'tneed to be a Wroclawian to be swayedby the character of this little town...Wroclaw's Old Town alone boasts thesecond largest medieval market squarein Europe (the first prize goes toKrakow), dozens of spectacular gothic

churches, scores of bridges over scenicwaterways, and plenty of lush parklandbesides.Now cross the river onto Wroclaw'spicturesque islands and, apart fromplenty of strolling opportunities, you willfind some of city's most precious jewels.The Ostrow Tumski in particular is a realtreasure chest and tourists are drawn toit like bees to honey to admire thestunning spires that pierce Wroclaw'sskyline north of the river.

Meanwhile, if you're in Wroclaw formore than a couple of days, it's wellworth venturing out East in search ofhidden bounty. The Plac Grunwaldzki,again just across the Odra, isn't an

obvious tourist attraction but hides ahistory of more prosperous times, whilstgo that bit further and you will discoverodd ball treasures such as theCentennial Hall (now UNESCO listed asone of the World's most importantcultural sites!), Wroclaw's very own zooand the charming Japanese Gardens. Orwhy not head right to the city limits andto the Olympic Stadium, built by Hitlerfor the 1936 Berlin Olympics?

Thanks to its colourful history Wroclawcan count both treasures left over fromits time as the German city of Breslau,as well as important cultural legaciestransported from the old Polish city of

Lwow (now Lviv in modern dayUkraine). Most of Wroclaw's splendidarchitecture falls into the formercategory, but amongst the latter is theunique Panorama of Raclawice,considered by many Poles as the symbolof the city.

Of course you could be one of thosehedonistic bunch who couldn't care lessabout the city's rich culture and troubledhistory... In which case step this way fortop tips on hotels, eating out, drinkingand nightlife!

Wroclaw Travel Tips

Since 2006 making a phone call from aPolish landline to another Polish landlinehas changed. You now have to dial azero and the appropriate area code

before the number. So in Wroclaw younow dial '0' then '71' and then thenumber. If you are making a call fromabroad nothing has changed. You simplydial +48 and then the city code andthen the number!

Exchanging currencies in Wroclaw is abreeze - just look for a sign that reads'Kantor' or 'Exchange'. Remember, thecloser you get to the centre or to highlytouristy areas, the worse the exchangerates are likely to be.

Call for a taxi - it's free and the fare willbe cheaper than hailing one from theranks. Oh, and don't waste your energytrying to flag down a moving vehicle.It's forbidden for taxis to stop ad hoc.

Wanna call home? Your coins are

useless! Most phoneboxes in Polandoperate on calling cards ('kartatelefoniczna', pronounced car-tate-le-fo-neech-na). You can find them atany kiosk.

Like collecting antiques? FYI: It's illegalto export certain items, particularly oldpaintings, produced before 1945.

Tipping is not necessarily expected inPoland, although things are slowlychanging. No matter how generous youare feeling however, keep one thing inmind: saying "thank you" when thewaiter/waitress collects your moneyequals "keep the change" - no matterhow big the difference! In other wordskeep quiet until your change is safelyback in your pocket.

Poles are natural hagglers. When inRome... If you haven't booked ahead,try your luck at negotiating your hotelfare, especially in the low season.

Poles love to party. As such bars, pubsand clubs frequently stay open until thelast guest leaves. Trying to outdrink aPole? Bring some medicine...

Even if you think it'll be warm, bring atleast one heavier garment. Polishweather has a mind of its own. And inwinter it goes without saying that

thermals, hat and gloves and essentiallifesavers.

Poles are passionate about their food.Throw away your preconceptions aboutmiserable eastern bloc stews, and beprepared for a great surprise.Where's the restroom? If you see a signwith two geometric shapes on it, you'reheaded in the right direction (boys havea triangle and girls have a circle). Alsopopular in Wroclaw are the phrases 'DlaPanow' meaning 'For Men' and 'Dla Pan'meaning 'For Women'.

Explore!!! Wroclaw, like most things inthis world, hides its nearest and dearestoff the beaten path...

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Travelling to WroclawBy air

Wroclaw has its own internationalairport on Strachowice (Wroclaw, ulSkarzynskiego 36), roughly 12km fromthe city centre. It's a bit smaller thanthose in other Polish cities, butfunctional nonetheless. It will be rebuiltsoon as the new terminal is on the way!From here you can get to Warsaw,Alicante, Barcelona, Bolon, Burgas (from2010.06.12), Bristol, Brussels, Cork,Doncaster Sheffield, Dortmund, Dublin,Dsseldorf, Dsseldorf Weeze, EastMidlands, Eindhoven, Forli, FrankfurtHahn, Frankfurt am Main, Glasgow,Liverpool, London, Malaga (from2010.06.25), Milan, Munich, Oslo, Paris,Rome, Shannon. Many of these routes

have been added recently courtesy ofRyanair, Wizzair and other budgetairlines, and the chances are more hotdestinations will follow!

By rail

OK, so Polish trains aren't exactly thefastest or most modern the world hasever seen. For many, however, arrivingby rail is always the way to go... Seethe world fly by in a relatively quickexpress train or take in the country airduring a cruise on a regular train (eventhough you could probably run faster!).An intercity train to Warsaw, forexample, will only take you at least fivehours and one to Krakow around four

and half. Poznan at least is a relativelyeasy jaunt of two and half hours. Ofcourse, Poland is not where it all stops:Budapest, Dresden, Hamburg andPrague are all just a few stops away...Find the Dworzec Glowny (Main TrainStation) in the south of town on ulicaPilsudskiego. Check our map online forprecise location!

By bus

Maybe the thought of spending a wholeday on a bus is not exactly high on yourlist. Just remember one thing: this isabout as cheap as it gets! Yeah,sometimes you can find some great

deals with discount airlines (if you buythirty years in advance, with noguarantee... or something), but busesprovide a steady, affordable alternative.And if you're a big fan of moviesdubbed-over in Polish then this iscertainly the option for you! Privatecoach companies will gladly take you toPrague or just about anywhere inneighbouring Germany (and beyond).For domestic routes, just look for threeletters: PKS. Find the bus station at theback of the Main Train Station.

By car

Wroclaw is very well connected, at leastby Polish standards. Three international

roads cut through this fair city, thegreatest of which is dubbed the A4,meaning you can cruise at top speed ineither direction - towards Germany orover towards Krakow in Malopolska.

Having said that, the reality of driving inPoland is a little less rosy. This countrystill has the highest accident rate in allof Europe and most of the smaller roadsare fit only for SUVs. All the same, ifyou like being in control (and having anadventure!) then this is the way for you.

Getting around WroclawBy taxi

Fancy an adventure in Polish culture?Do you like rally racing? Well, thentravelling by taxi is your best bet! Polishcabbies are known for their aggressive -but effective - driving as well as theireagerness to share opinions on justabout anything. How's the governmentdoing? What's the weather going to belike in a year? Should you invest in

bonds? The taxi driver will have all theanswers to these important questions.Moreover, he'll probably share themwith you whether or not you ask...Remember to call for a cab instead ofsnagging one from the ranks. The call isusually free and you'll save anywherefrom 5-30% on your fare.

By car

Once again, this is an option for theadventurous... Polish roads are decentat best and Polish drivers in generalshare some of the aforementionedcabbie characteristics. Add to that someunusually complicated road signs and

strict limitations on traffic within OldTown areas, and you've got yourself apotential headache. All in all, it'sprobably better to take advantage of thesurprisingly good public transport. Ifyou do decide to take your own wheels,however, remember that most parkingspots in and around the centre are notfree. Get a parking pass from a kiosk orfrom the automated machines which dotthe street.

By public transport

Every major city in Poland has a quitegood public transportation system. InWroclaw, you'll have no problem gettingto your destination on a train, tram or

bus. Tickets will cost you anywhere from1.25-3PLN, depending on whetheryou're travelling during the day or night,taking an express or buying adiscounted ticket (students, seniors,etc.). Anticipating a slightly longer stay?Take advantage of the 1, 5, 10, 30, 60or 90-day passes available. Buy yourtickets at one of the many kiosksaround town or at one of the handyautomated ticket machines.



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Pod PapugamiMovie madness in the Rynek

With its abundance of wacky moviememorabilia, from vintage cameras toframed posters of Hollywood stars, andwith dishes given names like 'BluesBrothers' and 'Marilyn Fingers', youmight think Pod Papugami was inserious danger of being naff. Somehowit cheekily sidesteps this tag, deliveringa cafe-cum-restaurant with such avibrant atmosphere that we defy you tofind a more upbeat and fun place tolunch in Wroclaw. Its location, bang inthe middle of the Rynek, means that it

is always crowded with a mix of localsand tourists, who noisily bustle in andout throughout the day, eager to refreshthemselves after a particularly gruellingspate of retail therapy or an arduoussight-seeing session. It's a tough life!

Sukiennice 9Atel: +48 (71) 3439275www.podpapugami.com.pl

Amalfi Ristorante PizzeriaSunny Italian eatery in Wroclaw

Amalfi is a cheerful, attractiverestaurant in Old Wroclaw decked out insunny tones. Of course, Mr. Sun may

not have his hat on year round inPoland, but here you can rest assuredthat you'll feel cosy even when thesnowflakes are falling. For over 7 yearsnow, the owners are doing their best tobring a dash of Amalfi cheer to town.Meanwhile, the chef rustles up all theclassics from the land of Leonardo usingingredients sourced directly from small,family-run operations in southern Italy.Every pizza made here is a uniquemasterpiece of taste and flavour thanksto the original, wood-burning oven,traditional Italian recipes supervised byItalian chefs. Another popular choice isfish and seafood - always fresh andprepared with Amalfi's special touch.

ul. Wiezienna 21tel: +48 (71) 3436784www.amalfi.pl

Novocaina RestaurantHigh quality Italian cuisine

The simplicity of Italian cuisine has itsmany advocates, and none keener thanthe owners of this restaurant on theRynek. The ideology behind Novocainais to create Italian dishes from the veryfinest quality ingredients and recipes,which is why they only select organicfoodstuffs and cook their cuisine with anauthentic sandstone oven fuelled bycherry wood. Impressive stuff! The

decor is no let-down either, andcertainly a bit more inventive than youraverage Italian joint. A fusion ofbaroque and modern styles, inside you'llfind vast and slightly sinister oil painting

overhanging gilt-framed plasma TVscreens. And with so much space, youcan comfortably bring a group of friendsand choose from the main floor or thetwo mezzanines above - you even havea great view onto the Market Squarefrom one!

Rynek 13tel: +48 (71) 3436915www.novocaina.com

Capri Trattoria PizzeriaNo fuss authentic Italian eats

Unlike many Italian restaurants dubbing

themselves a trattoria, Pizzeria Capriactually has the pared down look topass the test. Food is king here, andwith the restaurant run by actualItalians it's unlikely to disappoint. It'sthe ideal place for a casual (andaffordable) meal with your friendswhere all you'd want is to fill yourstomach with real Mediterranean foodand wash it down with a nice glass redwine. While still in the Old Town, theCapri Trattoria is a few steps out of theway so you won't be overrun bytourists.

ul. Wiezienna 21tel: +48 (71) 3432071www.wroclaw-life.com

Akropol RestaurantExquisite Mediterranean taste

Akropol Restaurant is a new place onPlac Solny. Though its name brings tomind Greek delicacies, the restaurantoffers so much more. The menu is full ofwonderful dishes from differentMediterranean countries. Akropol pridesitself on serving outstanding seafood,especially Kalamariaa Tiganita, squidwith sauce, prepared according to aspecial receipe by a Greek chef. Thisthree-storey restaurant has refined,elegant interiors, which will allow you to

set your mind at rest and enjoy theexceptional food. If you care for privacy,Akropol Restaurant offers a VIP Roomwith an additional entry, where you canrelish your dinner in an intimateatmosphere.

Pl. Solny 18/19tel: + 48 (71) 7888142www.akropolrestaurant.pl

Il Gusto RestaurantMeditarranean eats along clubbingbeats

Save on taxi fare and spend yourSaturday night at Il Gusto where eatinga fine dinner and hitting the dance floordoesn't involve crossing the citybetween venues. Il Gusto is half cluband half dining establishment, but witha name like that it's easy to see the

owners are serious about theirgastronomic ambitions. The menu ismodern Mediterranean includingappetizers, pizza, pasta, and maincourses of meat and fish. Going fromthe modern rustic look of the restaurantto the sleek minimal look of the club is apleasant surprise. So feel free to indulgeon that chocolate cake... an all-nightcalorie busting dance session is justaround the corner! The new Patio will beopen soon!

ul. Sw. Mikolaja 8-11tel: +48 (71) 3420011www.ilgusto.pl

Szajnochy 11Central sushi pleasures

ul. Szajnochy 11tel: +48 (71) 3423062www.szajnochy11.pl

Bernard Pub & RestaurantSimple pleasures done right

Rynek 35tel: +48 (71) 3441054www.bernard.wroclaw.pl

Masala Grill & BarMouthwatering modern Indian

ul. Kuznicza 3tel: +48 (71) 3026949www.masala-grill.com

Restaurant VincentDeep down dining

ul. Ruska 39tel: +48 (71) 3410520www.vincent.wroclaw.pl

La Donna Cannone

Scrumptious Italian north of the OldTown

Pl. Grunwaldzki 27tel: + 48 (71) 7765630www.ladonnacannone.pl

The MexicanFun-loving Mexican fare

ul. Szewska 61/62tel: +48 (71) 3153288www.mexican.pl



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Pod PapugamiHave some bustle with your beer!

There's always something going on inthis wacky bar-cum-restaurant in themiddle of the Rynek. From media typestaking lunch breaks to shopperscomparing purchasers during the day,to tourist diners and young drinkers bynight. A great place to soak up somebustle with a beer, especially during thesummer when some choice seating onthe square affords one of the best viewsof 'the world going by'. Inside chromedukeboxes and movie paraphernaliagive the bar some extra character and

friendly staff make you feel welcome.Sukiennice 9Atel: +48 (71) 3439275www.podpapugami.com.pl

Il Gusto ClubStylish and charming

A central location, stylish interiordesign, magical play of lights and a cozyintimate atmosphere is whatdistinguishes Il Gusto Club from otherplaces. A long illuminated bar, stockedwith hundreds of exquisite drinks, is theclub's center of attention. Near thefamous Manana Club, Il Gusto Club is

where you can mix and mingle with thesophisticated, taste some of Wroclaw'sbest dishes and hear DJs weavingamazing sounds.

ul. sw. Mikolaja 8-11tel: +48 (71) 3420011www.ilgusto.pl

Fly BarWork hard, play harder

Style and luxury are what its about atFly Bar, Wroclaw's newest chilled outbar particularly suited for businessneeds. Not only is it a top place toimpress clients with your impeccable

taste at lunch, but it's also a great placeto relax with an afterwork cocktail withco-workers. If you really need to getdown to business, Fly Bar even has astylish yet functional conference roomavailable. But we know all work and noplay is no fun at all, so why not stop byon a weekend at Fly Bar when DJs spinthe latest house tracks making it theperfect place to grab a drink beforeheading to the clubs. Check out theirnewest virtual 3d tour on Fly Bar web toget more info!

ul. Wiezienna 21tel: + 48 (71) 3468801www.fly-bar.pl

Casa de la MusicaSwinging Cuban hideaway on theMarket Square

With its bar stacked to the ceiling withall kinds of booze you sure won't bewanting for choice at Cuban-themedCasa de la Musica. Their signaturedrinks (concocted with the highestquality alcohols) all deserve a try, suchas the Che Guevara, Viva Revolution, orTropicana Club, though we usually settlefor that Cuban classic - the Mojito. Thebar's name doesn't translate to "Houseof Music" for nothing - stop by Casa dela Musica's website for full details onupcoming live music concerts and DJsperforming anything from traditional tomodern Latin sounds. Remember yourdancing shoes! To book a table call:

+48 661970337.Rynek Ratusz 11-12tel: +48 (71) 3437262www.casadelamusica.pl

Novocaina ClubExclusive underground club

Now that you've filled yourself up withItalian goodies at Novocaina's adjoiningrestaurant, it's time to let the night takeyou - underground to Novocaina club ofcourse! As one of Wroclaw's mostexclusive clubs, Novocaina offers thehighest quality of drinks, atmosphere,and discrete security. Delicious cocktails

are made to order by experienced flairbartenders, but if you just want to chillwith friends - why not try a jug ofNovocaina House Fruity Sangria? Theclub's resident DJs spin a variety ofcurrent clubbing music on Novocaina'stop-notch audio system every weekend.Bonus: All of Novocaina club's staffspeak a foreign language fluently!

Rynek 13tel: +48 (71) 3436915www.novocaina.com

Klub 54Luxe Disco in the Old Town

Inspired by the hedonistic ways of'80s-era discos, Klub 54 is anunderground club located right in thecentre of the Market Square in one ofthe cellars. The club has undergoneseveral visual overhauls in the nearly 10years of its existence, but its clientelehas remained largely the same - youngpeople, and overall, students looking todance away their weekends. And whilethe decor might be inspired by the glitzand glam of the '80s, Klub 54's residentDJ sticks to the freshest clubbing beatscovering the whole gamut of housemusic emerging from around the globe,from deep house to indie mashups. Withits super-convenient location andexciting schedule of DJ nights, Klub 54

is a reliable choice for a weekend party.To book a table call: +48 661970337.

Rynek Ratusz 11-12tel: +48 (71) 3437262

www.klub54.com

Havana ClubChe, cigars and cerveza

ul. Kolejowa 20atel: +48 (71) 7867071www.havanaclub.wroclaw.pl

Wlodkowica 21Hip new hangout

ul. Wlodkowica 21tel: +48 (71) 7844818

www.wlodkowica21.pl

Club 9 BramaNine is the magic number....

Rynek 39/40tel: +48 (71) 3439295www.9brama.com

Graciarnia PubA future classic

ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 39tel: +48 (71) 7956688www.graciarnia.com.pl

PruderiaA saucy taste of the high life

ul. Ofiar Oswiecimskich 46/1atel: +48 (71) 3430602www.pruderia.com.pl

Od Zmierzchu do SwituTop spot for rock music

ul. Krupnicza 15tel: +48 (71) 7963076www.odzmierzchudoswitu.pl



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Raclawice PanoramaWe're surrounded!

Wroclaw's most important piece ofcultural heritage, the Panorama of theBattle of Raclawice, is also the city'smost visited tourist attraction. It is avast cyclindrical painting designed tocommemorate the 100th anniversary ofthe famous Kosciuszko Insurrection,when in 1794 a Polish rebellion defeatedthe Russian army (a case of winning thebattle but losing the war, unfortunatelyfor the Poles!). The painting was movedfrom Lwow after World War II and isnow housed in an impressive (albeit

ugly) purpose-built Rotunda, designedespecially so that the viewer feels thatthey are in the midst of the battle.Half-hour long tours start on the halfhour, and if your Polish ain't too hotthen you can take an audiophone in anymajor European language.

ul. Purkyniego 11tel: +48 (71) 3442344www.mnwr.art.pl

National MuseumThree floors of Polish art

The National Museum is an impressivethree-floored home to one of the largest

collections of Polish art. However it onlyreally becomes interesting when youleave the religious-themes of Silesianart behind and get up onto the thirdfloor where you will be challenged by adiverse selection of contemporary art.Expect the weird and wonderful! Themuseum also comes complete with itsown army of attendants, and the soundof their footsteps on the creakingfloorboards is never far away as theyensure you don't take a photo on theirpatch - without having bought thespecial pass first! Entrance is free withyour Raclawice Panorama ticket sospend the 15 zloty you have saved inthe pretty cafe on the first floor.

Pl. Powstancow Warszawy 5tel: +48 (71) 3435643www.mnwr.art.pl

Aula LeopoldinaBaroque splendour

Named after the Austrian EmperorLeopold who founded the university in1702, the Aula Leopoldina is a beautifulBaroque Hall on the first floor of themain University building. The Englishinformation booklet remarks that "thevisitor absorbs the beauty around him,sensing his individual existence as beinga particle of the universe". Not sure wewould go that far but for four and a half

zloty it's worth a butcher's hook! Youcan also visit the 300 Years Exhibitionand Mathemician's Tower in the samebuilding.

Pl. Uniwersytecki 1tel: +48 (71) 375 22 45www.wroclaw-life.com

Hala LudowaThe People's Hall

After the similarly rotund RaclawicePanorama, the vast Hala Ludowa isWroclaw's most famous building(although neither are the city'sprettiest!). Completed in 1913 byfamous modernist Max Berg, theCentennial Hall, as it was then known,was built to commemorate the hundred

anniversary of the Germans' victoryover Napolean at Leipzig. Now in Polishhands the renamed Hala Ludowa(People's Hall) is one of Wroclaw's mostactive cultural centres, playing host toall manner of concerts, exhibitions,sporting events and even the odd rave.You can read more about the HalaLudowa in our feature-length article.

ul. Wystawowa 1tel: +48 (71) 3475102www.halaludowa.wroc.pl

Military MuseumLock and load!

No self-respecting man's man shouldpass up the chance to drop by onWroclaw's Military Museum. Housed,appropriately-enough, in the old Arsenalbuiliding, the Museum has animpressive collection of medieval pikes,calvalry sabres and, for the militarybuffs amongst you, helmets from everycountry and era. There's also enoughshiny, gunmetal, artillery to turn eventhe pansiest of pacifists into a mercilesskilling machine. Go on punk...

ul. Cieszynskiego 9tel: +48 (71) 3471696www.muzeum.miejskie.wroclaw.pl

BWA AwangardaSocial commentary via art

Measuring in at a whopping 1000msquared, Awangarda is the biggest ofthe BWA galleries, a triumvirate ofspaces dedicated to contemporary art(the other three being the Glass andCeramics Gallery, Studio BWA and theDesign Gallery). It is housed in the oldHatzfeld Palace, which was virtuallydestroyed in World War II and has sincebeen maintained as a "living ruin",adapted to present contemporary art.The Awangarda's mission statement isto comments upon current realities viathe art it displays - and it doesn't pullany punches! Up to fifty events will take

place in the gallery in the course of acalendar year: not only exhibitions butalso workshops, performance events,graduation diploma presentations,exhibitions and film shows.

ul. Wita Stwosza 32tel: +48 (71) 7902582www.bwa.wroc.pl

TelecommunicationsMuseumGets our stamp of approval

ul. Krasinskiego 1tel: +48 (71) 3436765www.wroclaw-life.com

Filharmonia Wroclawska

Orchestral manoeuvresul. Pilsudskiego 19tel: +48 (71) 3422459www.filharmonia.wroclaw.pl

City Museum of WroclawExplore Wroclaw's rich culturalhistory

ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 35tel: +48 (71) 3916940www.muzeum.miejskie.wroclaw.pl/english/index.php

Teatr Lalek

Watch where you put your hand!

pl. Teatralny 4tel: +48 (71) 3441216www.teatrlalek.art.pl

Galeria BBBB 'King' of galleries

ul. Jatki 3-6tel: +48 (71) 343 99 69www.galeriabb.com

Archaelogical MuseumSlightly less sexy than Indiana

Jonesul. Cieszynskiego 9tel: +48 (71) 3471696www.muzeum.miejskie.wroclaw.pl



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Exhibition: History of theIron and Washing Equipment

28 June 26 SeptemberNational Museum, Pl. PowstancowWarszawy 5

Ever wondered about the history andtechnological development of householdequipment such as the iron? Well itdoesn t matter now, because theNational Museum is ready to school you.Glass and 17th century Silesian irons,hand-cranked and cosmic washingmachines, and full-sized, meticulously

recreated historic tailor s workshopand a 19th century kitchen are justsome of the attractions at thisone-of-a-kind exhibition.

Exhibition: Jana Napoli15 July - 5 SeptemberNational Museum, Pl. PowstancowWarszawy 5

American artist Jana Napoli is the focusof this new exhibition at the NationalMuseum, and in particular, one work ofhers, an installation lending its name tothe exhibition s title Floodwall . Thispiece if dedicated to the tragic events of29 August 2005, when hurricane Katrinaswept through New Orleans displacing1.3 million people. The installation iscomprised of 350 drawers, which as theartist explains are simultaneously fulland empty... they are filled with thememory of time and place .

Exhibition: 20/20until 5 SeptemberMuseum of Architecture, ul.Bernardynska 5

A wonderful overview of contemporaryWroclaw from an architecture and urbanplanning point of view is now on displayat the Museum of Architecture. Entitled20/20, this show aims to look atArchitecture in Wroclaw 1990-2010,

exploring the past while anticipating thefuture. Twenty areas of the city arecovered and over a total of 150buildings. A must for those interested inmodern-day Wroclaw!

Exhibition: MetamorphosesIIuntil 26 SeptemberMuseum of Architecture, ul.Bernardynska 5

This exhibition follows the work of glassartist Barbara Idzikowska andprintmaker and graphic designerEugeniusz Get Stankiewicz who in 2004founded the Atelier Si, Pb studio.Together they explored the connectionsand boundaries between glass art and

drawing, and many of their works fromthis period is now on display here at theMuseum of Architecture. A curiouscollection of exploratory art.

WOW! 2010: CollegeFreshman Party6th Octoberacross Wroclaw

Taking place over a month in severalcities throughout Poland, the WOW!College Freshman Party is the biggestevent of its kind. On the 6th of October,25 clubs across Wroclaw will be hostingspecial events with top DJs, and theseparties will be accessible with a single

wristband. Sure to be a wild night and agreat way to start the school yearcelebrating the most important part ofstudent life - parties, of course!

Opera: The Woman with NoShadow21 OctoberOpera House, ul. Swidnicka 35

Richard Strauss' opera Die Frau ohnSchatten (The Woman with No Shadow)will be premiering at the Wroclaw Operathis month. The piece is considered oneof the Romantic composer's best andincludes the libretto of his frequentcollaborator Hugo von Hofmannsthal.

The Woman with No Shadow isadmittedly a little heavier than Strauss'more famous works such as Salome, asit contains a more complex andsymbolic libretto than his other works.However, fans of Strauss and theRomantic era will certainly be satisfiedwith this collection of beautiful andcomplex compositions.



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