Monday, October 8, 2012

Wroclaw



Monday, October 8, 2012


This morning brought another ride through the Polish agricultural countryside, this time on a modern toll road.  At midday, we arrived at Wroclaw and checked in to our small apartment, situated just a few steps from the historic market square.  This is another enormous plaza, with the massive town hall and arcades of shops and restaurants in the center.
We spent the afternoon wandering around this city on the Oder River. Until the end of World War II, this area belonged to Germany and the city was known as Breslau.  With its many bridges and a cluster of islands, now it’s sometimes referred to as the Venice of Poland.  We stopped in several churches (there are scores of them just in the old town center), walked along the riverfront and university district, crossed over to the tiny Sand Island, and then to the Cathedral Island, home to what’s known as the ecclesiastical district, where every building seems to have religious significance, present or past.  

After visiting the cathedral (one of several in this city!), we took an elevator ride to the terrace atop one of its spires for a panoramic view of the city, its bridges, river, and islands.
A stroll back on the riverfront promenade brought us to the city market -- two levels of everything from pumpkins to purses – then, another visit to the town square and “home” for R and R. 
After dinner at a small Polish restaurant nearby in the university district, we strolled along the river and into the Market Square for nighttime photos – of course!

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