A couple discovered Wroclaw during a European road trip chosen for proximity to a family hometown in Poland. The city impressed with a pastel-colored town square, Rynek, dating to the 13th century and one of Europe's largest market squares. Wroclaw felt quieter than Kraków and offered islands, bridges, and waterways that earned the nickname "the Venice of Poland." Much of the city was destroyed in World War II and has been meticulously rebuilt, producing a mix of old-world architecture, postwar revival, and Gothic churches. Memorable local food, especially pierogies, reinforced the desire to return.
Three years ago, I couldn't have pointed to Wroclaw, Poland, on a map. Then, after wandering its pastel-colored town square and devouring the best pierogies I've ever tasted, it became one of my favorite cities in Europe - and maybe even the world. We never planned to visit Wroclaw, specifically. Shortly after getting married, my husband and I took a road trip through several European countries and wanted to stay somewhere near his father's hometown in Poland. Wroclaw seemed to fit the bill.
Dating back to the 13th century, Wroclaw's market square, Rynek, is the heart of the city. It's also one of the largest town squares in Europe. As we walked past colorful buildings, the old town hall, and lively cafés, my husband and I felt like we'd stepped into a fairytale. The rest of the city was just as beautiful, too. We learned that most of Wroclaw was destroyed during World War II and has been meticulously rebuilt over the years. The result is a stunning blend of old-world beauty and postwar revival, with plenty of Gothic churches thrown into the mix.
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