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The Raclawice
Panorama (Panorama Raclawicka)
This magnificent painting,
measuring 15m by 114m, was painted in the 18th century by Wojciech
Kossak and Jan Styka and depictes the battle which took place on 4 April
1794 between Polish insurgents and Russian Tsar's army in the nearby
village of Racławice .
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People's Hall
(Hala Ludowa or Hala Stulecia)
Built in 1913, this hall was
designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Napoleon's defeat at
Leipzig and is noteworthy for being one of the first reinforced concrete
constructions in Europe. Another interesting aspect of its design is its
huge, 65 metre dome, a novelty at the time. The hall itself was designed
to be able to seat 18 thousand people, which makes it a popular place
for concerts.
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Szczytnicki Park
Stretching over 100 ha, this
is the largest park in Wroclaw and is a popular recreational spot for
the locals. Apart from the usual lakes, paths and other facilities, the
park is also notable for its well-executed Japanese Garden, one of the
few in the region.
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Department Stores
Wroclaw has some lovely
shopping centres. Built in 1929, Centum Department Store is still in use
as a shopping centre today and is worth a visit for both the shopping
and the history. Don't forget to check out the antique ceramic and glass
elevators. The SOLPOL department store is noted not only for its
shopping but also its unusual exterior and the Rudolf Petersdorff
Department Store is noteworthy for its lovely Art Deco design.
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Market Hall (Hala
Targowa)
Built in 1907 out of
reinforced concrete - a newfangled innovation at the time - this lovely
market is popular with the locals for their own shopping needs. Visitors
can find local delicacies being sold in stalls downstairs, while on the
second floor there are handicrafts and other items for sale.
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Old Town
The oldest, and certainly
most historic part of Wroclaw, the Old Town is still home to many
buildings - theatres, gates, monuments - built in previous centuries.
Some of the better known attractions are the memorial to Copernicus;
Partisan's Hill; Julisz Słowacki monument and the National Museum. An
excellent way to explore the area is to go on a walking tour, either by
yourself or with a guide.
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Municipal Museum of Wroclaw
This museum is an excellent place to learn more about the history of the
city and the Silesian region, offering a wide variety of exhibitions,
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