Wrocław, Poland, is the historical capital of Lower Silesia, and the history of the city dates back over a thousand years.

At various times, it has been part of the Kingdom of Poland, Bohemia, Hungary, the Monarchy of Austria, the Kingdom of Prussia and Germany.

Wrocław became part of Poland again in 1945 as part of the so-called Recovered Territories, resulting from extensive border changes and expulsions after the Second World War.

Many European places have passed back and forth between different nations throughout history.

Wrocław in Poland is a bit unique in that regard, as prior to 1945, it was known as Breslau, and its history was almost entirely Germanic.

Stalin made it Polish, the Germans left, and Polish people moved in. The name was changed, and they erected monuments to people who had never stepped foot in, or likely never even thought about the city.

That’s history, a constant flow of human beings from one place to another.

Over three days, I visited historical churches, museums, and cemeteries on foot and by water.

With the boat cruisers, you get an idea of how in medieval times, the city was fortified as there are several islands.

The city still has many lovely bridges and beautiful architecture.

There is so much history, with many buildings dating back to 1229. The city was almost completely destroyed during WWII. After the rebuild, many buildings still had a feeling of communism engraved into them.

Wrocław is home to the largest population of college students in Poland, more than 120,000.

Music by - Claude Debussy (1862–1918)
Music is commonly known as - Syrinx
Alternate titles Flûte de Pan, from Psyché
Opus number L. 129
D-flat major
Flutist - Philippa Davies

Music used -

Polish national anthem

By Józef WybickI

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