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Upcoming events in Wroclaw

1000 Years of Wroclaw
From Jan 1st 2012 until Dec 31st 2020 , on
Kazimierza Wielkiego 35

1000 Years of Wroclaw

From Jan 1st 2012 until Dec 31st 2020 , on
Kazimierza Wielkiego 35

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Best rated restaurants in Wroclaw

Święta Racja Baku Lounge
ul. Odrzańska 6 wiezienna 21

Hortyca Ukrainian Restaurant Mango Mama - Indian Cuisine

ul. Więzienna 18 ul. św. Mikołaja 77

Woosabi Wrocław Hard Rock Cafe Wroclaw

ul. Włodkowica 21 Rynek 25

Le Bistrot Parisien Ahimsa Vegan Restaurant

ul. Nożownicza 1d ul. św. Antoniego 23

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Most popular pubs & clubs in Wroclaw

Vertigo Firlej Club
Olawska 13 ul. Grabiszyńska 56

VIP Night Club XXX Vertigo Jazz Club & Restaurant

ul. Obornicka 80 Olawska 13
 Art Cafe Kalambur Franz Kawka
ul. Kuźnicza 29a ul. Więzienna 1-4, lok. 1c

Pod Papugami Jazzda Club

Sukiennice 9A Rynek 60

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Best hotels in Wroclaw

Hotel Jana Pawla II Apart Hotel Apartments-Wroclaw
ul. św. Idziego 2 ul. Wierzbowa 3

Hostel Wratislavia Apartments 24W

ul. Komuny Paryskiej 19 Plac Solny 14/7

The Granary - La Suite Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel

ul. Mennicza 24 ul. Purkyniego 10

Art Hotel Zamek Kliczkow

ul. Kiełbaśnicza 20 Kliczkow 8

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Essential services in Wroclaw

Tourist Information Centre International Friends of Wroclaw
Rynek 14 ul. Piłsudskiego 44a

Radio Taxi Serc Culture & Tourist Information

ul. Ostrowskiego 9 Sukiennice 12

EAGLE Polish Center Thai Lanna Massage Salon

pl. Muzealny 15/28, Attic ul. Kiełbaśnicza 25

Wratislavia Tour Wrocławskie Studio Urody

Odrzańska 8/4 ul. Swobodna 1

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Need some culture?

Raclawice Panorama Town Hall
ul. Purkyniego 11 ul. Sukiennice 14/15

Rynek Galeria BB
Rynek ul. Jatki 3-6
 Hala Stulecia Aula Leopoldina
ul. Wystawowa 1 Pl. Uniwersytecki 1

Teatr Lalek Academy of Fine Arts

pl. Teatralny 4 ul. Plac Polski 3/4

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Travel tips

Since 2006 making a phone call from a Polish landline to another Polish landline
has changed. You now have to dial a zero and the appropriate area code before
the number. So in Wroclaw you now dial '0' then '71' and then the number. If you
are making a call from abroad nothing has changed. You simply dial +48 and then
the city code and then the number!
Exchanging currencies in Wroclaw is a breeze - just look for a sign that reads
'Kantor' or 'Exchange'. Remember, the closer you get to the centre or to highly
touristy areas, the worse the exchange rates are likely to be.
Call for a taxi - it's free and the fare will be cheaper than hailing one from the
ranks. Oh, and don't waste your energy trying to flag down a moving vehicle. It's
forbidden for taxis to stop ad hoc.
Wanna call home? Your coins are useless! Most phoneboxes in Poland operate on
calling cards ('karta telefoniczna', pronounced car-ta te-le-fo-neech-na). You can
find them at any kiosk.
Like collecting antiques? FYI: It's illegal to export certain items, particularly old
paintings, produced before 1945.
Tipping is not necessarily expected in Poland, although things are slowly changing.
No matter how generous you are feeling however, keep one thing in mind: saying
"thank you" when the waiter/waitress collects your money equals "keep the
change" - no matter how big the difference! In other words keep quiet until your
change is safely back in your pocket.
Poles are natural hagglers. When in Rome... If you haven't booked ahead, try your
luck at negotiating your hotel fare, especially in the low season.
Poles love to party. As such bars, pubs and clubs frequently stay open until the last guest leaves. Trying to outdrink
a Pole? Bring some medicine...
Even if you think it'll be warm, bring at least one heavier garment. Polish weather has a mind of its own. And in
winter it goes without saying that thermals, hat and gloves and essential lifesavers.
Poles are passionate about their food. Throw away your preconceptions about miserable eastern bloc stews, and
be prepared for a great surprise.
Where's the restroom? If you see a sign with two geometric shapes on it, you're headed in the right direction (boys
have a triangle and girls have a circle). Also popular in Wroclaw are the phrases 'Dla Panow' meaning 'For Men' and
'Dla Pan' meaning 'For Women'.
Explore!!! Wroclaw, like most things in this world, hides its nearest and dearest off the beaten path...
Above: Let the cables sleep
Below: 'Match the shape' games twenty five metres that way...

Getting around
 Above: They even go
south of the river in
Wroclaw! Below: Take
care! These are
considered optional by
many Polish drivers...

By taxi
Fancy an adventure in Polish culture? Do you like rally racing? Well, then travelling by taxi is your best bet! Polish
cabbies are known for their aggressive - but effective - driving as well as their eagerness to share opinions on just
about anything. How's the government doing? What's the weather going to be like in a year? Should you invest in
bonds? The taxi driver will have all the answers to these important questions. Moreover, he'll probably share them
with you whether or not you ask... Remember to call for a cab instead of snagging one from the ranks. The call is
usually free and you'll save anywhere from 5-30% on your fare.
By car
Once again, this is an option for the adventurous... Polish roads are decent at best and Polish drivers in general
share some of the aforementioned cabbie characteristics. Add to that some unusually complicated road signs and
strict limitations on traffic within Old Town areas, and you've got yourself a potential headache. All in all, it's
probably better to take advantage of the surprisingly good public transport. If you do decide to take your own
wheels, however, remember that most parking spots in and around the centre are not free. Get a parking pass
from a kiosk or from the automated machines which dot the street.

By public transport
Every major city in Poland has a quite good public transportation system. In Wroclaw, you'll have no problem
getting to your destination on a train, tram or bus. Tickets will cost you anywhere from 1.25-3PLN, depending on
whether you're travelling during the day or night, taking an express or buying a discounted ticket (students,
seniors, etc.). Anticipating a slightly longer stay? Take advantage of the 1, 5, 10, 30, 60 or 90-day passes available.
Buy your tickets at one of the many kiosks around town or at one of the handy automated ticket machines.