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We are learning about the oldest part of Wrocław
We start the trip around Wrocław at the monument of John XXIII, which was placed here in 1968 and is one of the city’s symbols. Pope John XXIII was the one who acknowledged a new order after World War II – Polish church administration on the western and northern lands.
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Following the footsteps of Eberhard Mock
Wrocław’s map by Eberhard Mock - Criminal Counsellor of the Wrocław Police – marked with countless entertainment facilities: inns, restaurants, cafés and brothels... Also through places of extremely cruel crimes.
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Geocaching – treasures are around us
Treasure hunt is a game not only for children! Even though we will not find boxes with precious stones or gold, we will become familiar with various places and their history and will have a thrilling experience. Geocaching – looking for containers (caches) with treasures on the basis of GPS co-ordinates – is popular worldwide.
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Where to walk dog in Wrocław [MAPS]
Where to walk your four-legged friend in Wrocław? With many dog owners facing the dilemma, we have decided to share several suggestions with you. Take your favouriite pet for a walk and find the best fit for you both.
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Nobel Prize winners from Wrocław
Wrocław still waits for its Polish Nobel Prize winner. Not so long ago did we keep our thumbs up for “our” Tadeusz Różewicz. But life can surprise us at any moment and, therefore, the Wrocław Nobel Prize remains an open issue.
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Wrocław's history
The beginnings of Wrocław are connected with a settlement that developed at a spot convenient for crossing the Oder River, at a crossroads of important and old communication trails coming from Southern Europe to the North, to the Baltic Sea and from the West to the East, to the region of the Black Sea.
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Coat of arms, logo, colours
In 1989 even before the elections, a Wrocław Heraldic Committee was established, which was to develop a new coat of arms for the city. The new city symbol was established by the new City Council in June 1990. At first St. John the Baptist was straight (en face). In 1995 this emblem was changed, and now we have a profile of the saint's head (some say this is the so called Tartar's head).
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Calendar
1000 – Wrocław becomes the seat of the bishopric. Appearance of papal edict – the oldest preserved, written mention of Wrocław. November 2002 – The function of the President of Wrocław is taken by Rafał Dutkiewicz, elected for the first time after the war in direct elections.
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Secrets of Wrocław's Coat of Arms
What can be shortly said about Wrocław's coat of arms? Two St. Johns, an eagle, a lion, and a letter "W". The symbol is visible in many places: the city hall, of course, but also on manhole covers or lamp posts. What do its components symbolize, where did they come from, and what is their meaning?
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Markets, fairs and bazaars in Wrocław
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Architecture
Learning about the architectural monuments of Wrocław can be a fascinating travel back in time. It is worth starting off with Ostrów Tumski, the oldest part of the city and the cathedral, which is domineering in its panorama - a Gothic building from the 13th and 14th century, in 1992 equipped with new helmets.