Wroclaw Tourist Information: Top Wroclaw Sights
Begin your sightseeing in Wroclaw by taking a stroll around the central Rynek, which is surrounded by many beautiful buildings and busy restaurants, whose outside tables fill much of the square during the sunny Polish summer months. The Ostrow Tumski Island is another spot to look for top tourist attractions, being home to a number of breathtaking churches, such as the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Those looking for a spot of green in Wroclaw will find the Botanical Gardens and the beautiful oriental Japanese Gardens within the Szczytnicki Park a must. However, it is the enormous circular painting in the Raclawice Panorama that draws the biggest crowds. More information about Wroclaw Tourist Attractions and Landmarks.
Offering plenty of insightful and interesting history about Wroclaw, the city’s museums are plentiful. The National Museum (Muzeum Narodowe) boasts an exceptional collection of Silesian art and also contains numerous medieval stone sculptures. Many local Polish artists choose to exhibit their works at Wroclaw’s Awangarda Art Gallery, with the central Museum of Burgher Art also being of note and worth visiting for its magnificent architecture alone. Also of interest are museums covering the topics of architecture, archaeology, ethnography and the Polish military. More information about Wroclaw Museums and Art Galleri