A colourful market square, river islands and hundreds of little bronze dwarfs in one of Poland's liveliest and best-value cities. Here's what Wrocław is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.
May, June and September are the best months, warm enough for river cruises and café terraces on the Market Square. July and August are warm and lively with summer events. Winter is cold, often around freezing, but the Christmas market fills the square from late November through December.
One of Europe's largest market squares, ringed by painted townhouses, with a Gothic town hall in the middle.
Track down some of the hundreds of small bronze dwarfs hidden around the city. Pick up a map, or use an app.
The oldest part of the city, with the cathedral, quiet lanes and gas lamps still lit by hand at dusk.
A huge 19th-century circular painting of a battle, about 114 metres long, shown in its own rotunda.
A landmark early concrete hall, now UNESCO-listed, with a musical fountain show in the park in summer.
Climb the steps up the tower for the best view over the Market Square and rooftops.
Boat trips and riverside paths around the city's islands and bridges, best on a summer evening.
Fly direct. Ryanair flies from several UK airports, including London. Check the timetable for your nearest airport.
Yes. It's one of Poland's prettiest cities, with a huge market square, river islands, good food and low prices, and fewer crowds than Kraków.
Two or three days covers the old town, Ostrów Tumski and the Panorama. Add a day for Centennial Hall and a river trip.
Yes. Food, drink and transport cost much less than in most Western European cities.
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