Travels with BRANCY

Wroclaw – Historical capital of Poland’s Silesia region

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Another beautiful Polish city with a welcoming market square. This city has been both German and Polish during its history which dates back over 1,000 years. It is also known as Breslau.

The city is also known for the Wroclaw Dwarfs (or Gnomes). These little statues (over 400 reportedly) can be found all over the city. These commemorate the Orange Alternative, a Polish anti-communist movement from the 1980’s.

Remnants of WWII, wall with bullet holes
Wroclaw Market Square
Wroclaw Cathedral viewed over the Oder River
The Passage sculpture
Series of bronze figures disappearing into the pavement and reappearing
View from Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene (notice dwarf on ledge)
In and around Ruska 46 Cultural center
Our Wroclaw apartment
Wroclaw Glowny station, off to Warsaw

We were in Wroclaw June 16-18, so I am very far behind in posts for the blog. I’ll be working to get this caught up!