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Wrocław Back to topAttractionsMust-see attractionsPanorama of Racławice Wrocław’s pride and joy is this giant painting of the battle for Polish independence fought at Racławice on 4 April 1794 Wrocław Dwarves See if you can spot the tiny bronze statue of a dwarf resting on the ground just to the west of the Hansel & Gretel houses Old Town Hall Wrocław's quintessential photo opportunity The right-hand part of the eastern facade,… University of Wrocław Established by the Jesuits in the early 18th century the University of Wrocław's main edifice was built between 1728 and 1742 Church of the Holy Name of Jesus Wrocław University's baroque-rococo church is arguably the most beautiful in the city It was built by the Jesuits in the 1690s on the site of the former… Cathedral of St Mary Magdalene One block east of the Rynek is this mighty Gothic red-brick cathedral Its showpiece is a Romanesque portal from around 1280… Abbey Church this abbey church is thought to be one of the first brick buildings erected in Poland National Museum Wrocław's National Museum is a treasure trove of fine art from across the ages Medieval sculpture is displayed on the ground floor; exhibits include the… View more attractionsBuild a memorable collectionGet to the heart of Wrocław with one of our in-depth Visit in ShopPocket Krakow $14.99 Visit in ShopPocket Warsaw $13.99 Go to checkout (0 items)in partnership with getyourguide No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission Behemoth will livestream their biggest headlining show to date next Friday The performance is part of the closing stretch of the band's Unholy Trinity Tour alongside Satyricon and Rotting Christ Tickets for the livestream can be secured here.  We are standing on the threshold of an unprecedented moment in extreme metal This will not only be the biggest headlining show Behemoth has ever performed and will be one of the most monumental and significant black metal concerts in history we've prepared an extraordinary production — our biggest to date we'll be capturing every moment of this spectacle from every corner of the globe who can't be with us in person — you'll still be able to join us live in real time or stream the show for 48 hours after the event I invite and encourage all of you to be part of this A WORLDWIDE LIVESTREAM EVENT 🍿Legions! Join The Unholy Trinity on April 25th for a live celebration of the highest order! The biggest headline show Behemoth has ever performed! 25th April @ 18:55 CESTLive from Hala StuleciaGet your tickets now from https://t.co/PeTLZ6nYn4 pic.twitter.com/nc4uDAedCj By Bernard Rorke   Almost a decade after the Roma camp in the Polish city of Wrocław was cleared of its inhabitants and demolished, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that there was a violation of Article 8 and awarded each of the five applicant households € 5000. In the case of CALDARAR AND OTHERS v. POLAND the Court found  that the applicants’ right to respect for their private and family life had been violated.  This ruling by the Court has drawn renewed attention to the living conditions of Roma in Poland which ECRI recently described as ‘generally deplorable’ It serves as a timely reminder that much remains to be done to close the gap between judgements and justice.  In its 2023 monitoring report, ECRI expressed concern about reports of ‘forced relocations’ of Roma and “deplored efforts by municipalities to terminate or prevent Roma residence in their territories.” ECRI called for more decisive measures and mechanisms to support incite and oblige local authorities to do right by Roma when it comes to housing.  According to Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights Wrocław municipal authorities demolished a Roma camp at Paprotna Street in Wrocław Roma families (adults and children) had been living in the camp since 2009 Application to the ECtHR was submitted at the beginning of 2016 The applicants had not been aware of the demolition plans and that they had not been at the site when the demolition had taken place The camp was torn down after they left their homes in the morning of 22 July 2015 Some inhabitants appeared towards the end of the process Their belongings which had been stored on the site such as household appliances had been either destroyed or dumped.  “stated that the applicants had clearly felt distress hysteria and helplessness when they were ignored by those carrying out the demolition and had not been allowed to retrieve their belongings still remained on the site.” Assurances from police officers that their goods had surely been secured and could be claimed back on the following day Roma residents and journalists followed a truck loaded with their remaining belongings to discover that they were smashed and dumped in a landfill The residents were deprived of any opportunity to challenge the demolition decision or initiate a judicial review of the decision The demolition decision was enforced before the review was complete: the decision from the second instance body was issued seven days after the actual demolition The applicants submitted that following the final demolition of their encampment They had later erected several structures on another site at Kamieńskiego Street They claimed that they had been living there at the time when notice of the present application was given in conditions which did not ensure their safety The applicants complained that the authorities had failed to provide them with an adequate alternative solution which would have respected their way of life and their family and neighbourly bonds and which would have levelled off the inequality of their marginalised group the ERRC described forced evictions of Roma across Europe as one example of antigypsyism a systemic and structural form of racism that has led to the social exclusion and immiseration of Roma In its call for consideration to be given to the element of racial harassment the ERRC stated that the burden of disproving discrimination should shift to the Government; and that people facing eviction must have access to remedies with an automatic suspensive effect The grounds given by the authorities for the demolition were that the cabins had been built illegally and that they did not comply with any construction or safety standards The Government argued that any links that the applicants might have had with the site had only been temporary and therefore did not lead to that site qualifying as their ‘home’ within the meaning of the Convention.  The Court has broadly defined ‘home’ as the place The concept is not limited to premises which are lawfully occupied It is an autonomous concept which does not depend on classification under domestic law The Court has never attached importance to the technical aspects of the dwellings in question makeshift houses or apartment rooms.  Whether or not a particular premises constitutes a ‘home’ which attracts the protection of Article 8 will depend on the factual circumstances namely the existence of sufficient and continuous links with a specific place the essential test in the Court’s assessment of the notion of the right to respect for one’s home in cases concerning unlawful structures has been the applicants’ long and continuous occupation of the site the Court found that the demolition of the applicants’ unlawful settlement at Paprotna Street by the local authorities on 22 July 2015 amounted to an interference with their right to respect for private and family life Site Map | Privacy | Permissions | Copyright © 2025 ERRC The sudden movement of three million Ukrainian refugees to Poland following the war in Ukraine and the floods that impacted Poland’s southwest in the autumn of 2024 are only the latest examples of the multiple crises that cities in Poland must face The City of Wrocław is mobilising resources to prepare for any situation that climate change But how can a city prepare for a crisis situation? We see sustainable urban development as a key towards a resilient future, and an important factor in this is food security. Building on the European Union’s (EU) sustainability framework – particularly the Farm to Fork strategy – Wrocław is developing its first-ever urban food policy Our goal is to enhance food security for all residents – ensuring that everyone has sufficient access to safe and culturally appropriate food – even in times of crisis Food security is also about adapting to future climatic and environmental conditions for food production Wrocław has set up Miejska Farma (City-Farm) the first urban organic farm in Poland where food production for the city’s consumption is combined with an inclusion and training programme for people searching for employment The farm produces 70 tonnes of food annually used in the 16 public kindergartens that are part of the Wrocław Nursery Complex It is also an example of the partnerships needed to run such an interdisciplinary project The City’s Division of Climate and Energy manages the farm in collaboration with Wrocław University It cooperates with six additional organisations to manage the different parts of the operation – from hiring workers to the distribution of the harvest and the on- and off-site educational activities Food security is not a challenge that can be solved in isolation which is why partnerships that involve strong cross-city cooperation and efforts to bring food to the forefront of the policy arena Cities have the tools we need to work on food systems, while EU frameworks support the collaboration and alignment between local national governments must create the right framework to enable cities and communities to work on sustainable food systems for greater food security and resilience This is why Wrocław and many other cities and towns have signed the Aalborg Conditions These clearly state the enabling conditions local governments need now to take effective action towards a climate-neutral and Krakow are joining forces to advance the development of urban food policies and leverage change in national legislation in this regard These activities and partnerships help create an interdisciplinary network of people working across an array of interconnected topics that will help to build a food community in Wrocław While Wrocław has been working on sustainable city development for years dialogue with our national policymakers that could enable policy alignment such as allowing the sale of fruit and vegetables from urban production areas to school canteens is currently one of several food-related priorities in local politics We are also looking to create partnerships in rural areas in the region so that municipalities of all sizes can work collaboratively to facilitate market accessibility (for new opportunities) and ensure food security and a vibrant future for all It is worth including another important context in our thinking. From the perspective of a metropolis, we have to ensure and value symbiosis and synergy between urban and rural areas. As the President of the METREX European Network of Metropolitan Regions and Areas I see a huge opportunity here for Wrocław and other European metropolises and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Open Access Government produces compelling and informative news and academic research articles for the public and private sector looking at health As a Crossref Sponsored Member we are able to connect your content with a global network of online scholarly research currently over 20,000 other organizational members from 160 countries Crossref drive metadata exchange and support nearly 2 billion monthly API queries facilitating global research communication Hotel Co 51 has boosted the number of Marriott-owned brands in its European portfolio following the opening of the new-build Element by Westin® Wroclaw Tapping into the growing demand for a longer stay experience that reflects travellers' active the 115-room property becomes the first branded extended-stay hotel with a globally loyalty programme in the vibrant city of Wroclaw As only the second Element hotel in Europe the pet-friendly property showcases the brand's new design direction This combines modern facilities with smart with its choice of studio rooms including family-friendly options each high-quality room incorporates a fully-equipped kitchen spacious living areas and spa-inspired bathroom Guests will also be able to enjoy the brand's signature 'Rise' complimentary breakfast dine on-site in The Salon Restaurant and join the hour-long Relax evening reception from 6.30pm Mondays to Thursdays In addition to a flexible fitness area and meeting space for use throughout the day the hotel also offers a dedicated laundry room plus underground on-site parking Element Wroclaw is the first hotel to open in the Wroclaw Business Garden; a modern and ecologically-minded office campus to the east of the city centre that has established itself as one of Poland's largest business parks since opening in 2017 With the six-hectare business park counting pharmaceutical companies business services and IT leaders amongst its tenants Element Wroclaw is well-placed to service the expanding number of high-profile companies based in the city Further reflecting Element's natural brand values guests can rent bikes and enjoy the Business Garden's extensive grounds Designed in the form of a large public garden outdoor sports amenities and extensive cycling infrastructure The seven-storey hotel is also well serviced by the area's extensive tram and rail connections enabling guests to explore the Wroclaw Old Town and city centre in less than 15 minutes This includes Wrocław-Mikołajów railway station which is just a three-minute walk from the hotel Magnolia Park - the largest shopping mall in the region - is also within a 10-minute walk dining and entertainment facilities to the traveller experience Initiatives to reduce the building's carbon footprint and ensure optimal energy water usage and waste management efficiency include high levels of thermal insulation and advanced ventilation systems Speaking of the significance of the new hotel signing within Element's European expansion said: "We are delighted to be further strengthening our long-standing relationship with Marriott International with this thoughtfully-designed property in one of Poland's most historic yet modern-minded cities "Element hotels were conceived to ensure guests wake up in their 'element' wherever their travels take them and Wroclaw's Business Garden's green environment certainly provides a refreshing retreat for guests visiting this characterful city We're confident this inspiring long-stay lifestyle option will help redefine Poland's aparthotel experience while giving business and leisure travellers a chance to feel truly at home when they stay with us." 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Behemoth have announced that they’ll be livestreaming their sold out set at Hala Stulecia in Wroclaw That stop is one of the closing dates of the band’s ‘Unholy Trinity Tour‘ with Satyricon & Rotting Christ and will also serves as Behemoth‘s biggest headlining show to date “We are standing on the threshold of an unprecedented moment in extreme metal we’ve prepared an extraordinary production — our biggest to date we’ll be capturing every moment of this spectacle from every corner of the globe who can’t be with us in person — you’ll still be able to join us live in real time Tickets for the livestream are available now via Veeps The Polish blackened death metal outfit have a May 09th release date slated for their new album “The Shit Ov God“ Join The Unholy Trinity on April 25th for a live celebration of the highest order The biggest headline show Behemoth has ever performed 25th April @ 18:55 CESTLive from Hala Stulecia Get your tickets now from https://t.co/PeTLZ6nYn4 pic.twitter.com/nc4uDAedCj — Behemoth (@BehemothBand) April 18, 2025 "These bands are way too popular to be in arrears." "Guess you'll have to go Steal This Album if you want to hear it now.." This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Home » Hotel Co 51 adds Wroclaw hotel Specialist hotel management company Hotel Co 51 has launched the Element by Westin long stay hotel in Wroclaw, Poland. The property is only the second example in Europe of the Element brand and acts as a showcase for the latest iteration of the Marriott group’s format For the European operator, the property will be its second in Poland, and adds a fifth Marriott brand to its growing portfolio The 115 room hotel is designed around an extended stay format with smaller studio style rooms and larger more family-oriented rooms too further expanding its appeal; while a laundry room is also available Acknowledging some of the issues that long stay business guests experience the Element brand has a complimentary breakfast the hotel team hosts a socially-oriented reception to provide guests with an opportunity to meet fellow guests over a drink The Element Wroclaw is located to the east of the city centre within the newly developed Wroclaw Business Garden that has already grown to become one of Poland’s largest business parks With businesses on the park including international companies in sectors including pharmaceuticals and IT there is a steady demand for long stay accommodation locally Among those properties are a dual branded site in Dortmund Germany where a 191 room Moxy hotel sits alongside a 120 unit Residence Inn providing significant operating efficiencies The company is owned by European development group Vastint, which develops a variety of commercial properties across the continent, and Hotel Co 51 was split out as a separately branded division in 2020. Its current pipeline includes new Moxy branded hotels in Newcastle and Scheveningen adjacent to one of the city’s metro stations And alongside Hannover’s exhibition complex the group has plans to add 43,000 sq m of commercial space on a site that will also include the construction of a 225 room conference hotel the business strengthened its team with the appointment of Wayne Androliakos as its new CEO after previous incumbent Tobias Linder returned to Vastint group to head up asset management Androliakos joined Hotel Co 51 in 2022 as regional director of operations having spent many years in hotel operations with Cycas Hospitality and Generator Arriving shortly after him was Donovan Sumner who became regional director of operations in the UK Sumner’s responsibilities extend to 17 Marriott branded hotels of which 15 are Moxy’s – and include overseeing a hotel he previously launched as general manager Start a free trial of THP’s database with over 8,500 hotel projects and key contact details You are currently viewing a placeholder content from HubSpot Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers THP is a subsidiary of Sleeper Media © 2025 copyright TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH – all rights reserved Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot etc.venues 8 Fenchurch Street - 15 May 2025 Budget airline Wizz Air will launch a new route from London Gatwick to Wroclaw The four-times-weekly service will operate every Tuesday Tickets are now on sale via the carrier’s website The new route is in addition to the carrier’s existing flights from London Luton to Wroclaw, bringing total connections between London and the Polish city to 11 per week, and comes as the airline continues to expand its UK operations In the 2024, Wizz Air also introduced its “All You Can Fly” membership programme allowing customers to buy last-minute flights for a flat booking fee of £9 per segment As business travel accelerates, Cathay Pacific remains a leader, delivering seamless, end-to-end... KEEP READING with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines... KEEP READING United Airlines is the largest airline in the world by available seat miles, offering flights to more... KEEP READING Aussie racer Brady Kurtz racked up a sensational 16 points against PGE Ekstraliga champions Lublin but it was not enough to save them from a 47-43 home loss as Jakub Krawczyk crashed out on Sunday evening Kurtz dropped just two points from six races in a sublime showing at the Olympic Stadium while Maciej Janowski collected six paid eight points Disaster struck for Wroclaw in heat six when Polish Under-21 champion Jakub Krawczyk crashed with Jack Holder with the 2024 SGP2 rider confirming via Facebook that he suffered a broken tibia Five-time Speedway GP world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik led the Lublin charge on 12 with Fredrik Lindgren notching nine paid 11 SGP2 champion Wiktor Przyjemski bagging nine Holder scoring seven paid eight and Dominik Kubera recording seven Polish star Piotr Pawlicki powered to a 13 paid 15-point maximum for Czestochowa to inspire them to a 54-36 win at home to Gorzow Pawlicki was aided by an 11-point haul from Wiktor Lampart nine paid 11 from Kacper Woryna and eight from SGP star Jason Doyle Slovakia’s Martin Vaculik was Gorzow’s top performer on 10 with Latvian ace Andzejs Lebedevs adding nine paid 10 and Anders Thomsen picking up nine The weekend’s outstanding fixture between Rybnik and Torun will be raced on Tuesday after it was postponed last Friday due to rain For full details of the weekend’s results, scorers and the latest league table, CLICK HERE. EKSTRALIGA | VACULIK LEADS GORZOW TO DERBY DELIGHT ZMARZLIK LANDS MAXIMUM POINTS IN LANDSHUT AFTER SPEEDWAY GP & SPRINT DOUBLE ZMARZLIK TAKES SPEEDWAY GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AFTER WINNING LANDSHUT SPRINT RACE praying especially for those who have lost their lives and their families."In Hungary authorities opened a dam in the country's northwest to channel water from the Leitha river into an emergency reservoir in a bid to protect the city of Mosonmagyarovar.The water was allowed to flow onto agricultural land.In the capital Budapest the Danube is still expected to peak around or slightly above 8.5 metres likely on Friday or Saturday.Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited the village of Kismaros north of Budapest on the banks of the Danube to see how preparations for rising waters were taking shape.In Kismaros government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs wrote on X."We are waiting for the peak in Kismaros on Friday," Orban wrote in a post on Facebook We will do it!"FINANCIAL AIDEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was due to visit Wroclaw on Thursday where she will meet leaders from affected countries even though the cost of the damage is still not known Stanjura said it could perhaps be in the order of $4 billion.Mayors of some Czech towns in the Opava river area demanded that this weekend's elections for regional assemblies and one third of the upper house of parliament be postponed due to a lack of power and flooding of polling stations.However the government has decided to carry on with the vote saying that makeshift voting stations and other improvised solutions would be used.($1 = 3.8385 zlotys)Reporting by Kacper Pempel in Wroclaw Krisztina Than and Gergely Szakacs in Budapest Writing by Alan Charlish; Editing by Shri Navaratnam and Angus MacSwan Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved thank you for this fun picture of the giant The Wroclaw market is both the oldest and biggest Christmas market in Poland and will be held from Nov - Former Nevada Basketball player has signed a professional contract with WKS Ślask Wroclaw of the Polish Basketball League "We are so proud of Kenan and cannot wait to continue watching his journey as a professional basketball player," said Head Coach Steve Alford "Kenan has been an instrumental piece of our program over the past three seasons He has forever etched his name into Nevada Basketball history and I look forward to seeing him continue to succeed both on and off the court." After spending the first two seasons of his collegiate career at FAU Florida native transferred to Nevada ahead of the 2021-22 campaign and was a standout player for the Pack in each of the past three seasons Blackshear played an instrumental role in helping Nevada compile an overall record of 48-19 over the past two seasons and make consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament Blackshear appeared in 96 games with 89 starts while shooting 45.6 percent from the field Blackshear was recognized as a member of the All-Mountain West Second Team in each of the past two seasons in addition to NABC District-17 First Team honors during the 2022-23 season and All-District Second Team honors this past season Blackshear led the Pack in assists per game (4.97 APG) and steals per game (1.4 SPG) while ranking second on the team in scoring (15.1 PPG) and third in field goal percentage (49.9%) Blackshear scored 30+ points in two contests throughout the season dropping a career-high 31 points on 12-22 shooting from the field to lead the Pack to a road victory over Washington (11/12/23) before pouring in 30 points on 11-14 shooting to help Nevada defeat Georgia Tech in the Diamond Head Classic Championship game Poland to compete in the Polish Basketball League the highest level of professional basketball within the country Blackshear will join a strong WKS Ślask Wroclaw team that finished in third place last season Follow Nevada Men's Basketball on social media at @NevadaHoops (X) Thanks for visiting ! 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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world A first-of-its-kind global interactive map gauges cities’ progress on car-free transportation options from frequent trains and buses to bike lane access.  Commuters travel by tram during morning rush hour in Wroclaw 2024 at 8:30 AM EDTBookmarkSavePoland’s third-largest city boasts one of the most accessible transit systems in the world Wroclaw relies on an extensive tram and bus network that crisscrosses the city placing it near the top of a new ranking for transit sustainability and inclusivity Wroclaw ranks second behind Prague and ahead of urban areas like the New York City region, Paris and Warsaw in residents’ proximity to frequent transit, according to a data project by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy We take no responsibility for the accuracy of the translation 2024Workers at Beko’s plants in Wrocław and Łódź Accusations of poor economic performance have been put forward as a reason for the planned shutdowns The local workers refute this argumentation as they suspect that costs generated by other factories have been manipulated internally in the group to create a case for closures The factory in Wroclaw has a strategic location as it is placed in near proximity of significant trade routes In the event of an end to the war in Ukraine followed by massive reconstruction there will be a spike in the demand for white goods and the geographical proximity of all Polish white goods manufacturers will be a huge merit in such a scenario The refrigeration branch in Wroclaw has won several awards a recognition of the plant’s high standards of production represented by Metalowców NSZZ Solidarność that the sites would remain open and workers would keep their jobs Going back on this decision is a clear breach of social dialogue and of workers’ collective bargaining rights Says IndustriALL general secretary Atle Høie: “We stand in full solidarity with our affiliate Metalowców NSZZ Solidarność and with the workers We support tomorrow’s demonstration and hope that putting the spotlight on this threat of loss of livelihood will bring management back to the negotiation table.” to produce values as well as earn a safe monthly income Our two federations call on the management of the company to launch initiatives that can sustain employment for the future,” says Isabelle Barthes industriAll Europe deputy general secretary IndustriALL Global Union’s affiliates represent over 50 million workers in 140 countries in the mining We take up the fight for better working conditions and trade union rights around the world © Copyright 2018 - IndustriALL - We care about your personal information and data. Take a look at our Privacy Policy Poland: Operator Hotel Co 51 has opened the second Element extended stay hotel in Europe The new-build Element by Westin Wroclaw marks the second property managed by Hotel Co 51 in Poland, and the fifth Marriott brand for the group It has also become the first hotel to open in the Wroclaw Business Garden – a six-hectare office campus located to the east of the city centre The seven-storey hotel offers 115 rooms with fully equipped kitchens and living areas Guests can also rent bikes to explore the business park which has been designed in the form of a public garden Having recently achieved Gold LEED certification for the property Hotel Co 51 is in the process of securing the same Green Key certification as its other hotels Wayne Androliakos said: “We are delighted to be further strengthening our long-standing relationship with Marriott International with this thoughtfully-designed property in one of Poland’s most historic yet modern-minded cities “Element hotels were conceived to ensure guests wake up in their ‘element’ wherever their travels take them and Wroclaw’s Business Garden’s green environment certainly provides a refreshing retreat for guests visiting this characterful city We’re confident this inspiring long-stay lifestyle option will help redefine Poland’s aparthotel experience while giving business and leisure travellers a chance to feel truly at home when they stay with us,” he added Founded in Amsterdam in 2020, owned by the Vastint Group, Hotel Co 51 manages four other Marriott brands in Europe including Residence Inn Its portfolio includes more than 40 hotels across nine countries: Belgium Urban Living Festival 2025 The Serviced Apartment Awards 2025 Korea.net hosts networking event for Honorary Reporters Accord with Japan to protect both nations' people abroad A bilateral agreement with Japan will bolster cooperation in protecting the nationals of both nations abroad Click here to read more about the latest 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himself and utters the significant words: “The mind is its own place ‘I think this is the key tounderstanding the message of this year’s festival: humans themselves very often bring hell to earth but it also happens that humans can reveal their greatness and build a paradise here’ it perhaps goes without saying that the 60th edition of this major Polish festival is offering a feast of food for thought is how neatly Kosendiak’s words also act as the key to understanding the festival’s longstanding overall musical and philosophical DNA its dual passion for the importance of text and for music’s power to act as a unifying force Based in the historic city of Wrocław and its surrounding area Wratislavia Cantans was established in 1965 by composer Andrzej Markowski as an oratorio-cantata festival – a remarkable repertoire focus for an era during which Poland was ruled by authorities who neither encouraged religious activities nor the presence of religious music in the official repertoire of artistic institutions Equally remarkable for this time was the festival’s remit to imbed itself in the urban fabric by staging its performances in churches because Poland also had no tradition of organising musical events outside of concert halls the festival welcomed international artists almost from the very beginning; which in the further context of the lack of accessible recorded music meant that it acted very much as Poland’s window onto the world during these years The NFM in Wrocław (credit: Lukasz Rajchert) and Wratislavia Cantans’s 60th edition is still making good use of the many historic buildings at its disposal One highlight will be baroque violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte and lutenist Thomas Dunford performing in the intimate setting of the Pan Tadeusz Museum which occupies one of the most beautiful tenement buildings on Wrocław’s Market Square is that for those concerts that would sound best in a purpose-build acoustic one of the best concert halls in its part of Europe: the Witold Lutosławski National Forum for Music plus three chamber halls and an exhibition space it’s the result of the 2014 merger between Wratislavia Cantans and the 1945-founded Wrocław Philharmonic which as the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic underpins the current festival programming together with the more recently-created ensembles The latter ensembles were founded by Andrzej Kosendiak while director of the NFM the festival and the orchestra (2005-2024) Having recently stepped across to become instead the festival’s artistic director he’s now quick to cite among this year’s highlights the opening concert led by his predecessor in the role who with his own Baroque band Il Giardino Armonico will be performing Beethoven’s Symphony No 3 “Eroica” and with the NFM choir under its artistic director Lionel Sow ‘You could say that these are musical paradises’ he muses ‘Absolute perfection is revealed in every bar of both works But history also shows that the hopes Beethoven had for Napoleon ended with the transformation of an anticipated hero into a tyrant The NFM Choir gets to sing Beethoven later in the festival in the shape of his sparkling Choral Fantasy alongside two hotly anticipated star visitors and Charles Dutoit conducting the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo Kosendiak himself meanwhile conducts Wrocław Baroque Ensemble in his own orchestration of another work he views as a musical paradise Other Polish artists include singer and musicologist Agnieszka Budzińska-Bennet making her festival debut with her ensemble Peligrina performing one of several settings of Song of Songs the festival also introduces a brand new competition for younger-generation ensembles asking them to propose a programme related to main theme and then awarding concerts to two winning ensembles Aspiring singers meanwhile can attend the oratorio course The orchestras conference is back for a second year too with representatives invited from orchestras from all around the world to discuss the future of music ensembles Conductor Andrzej Kosendiak (credit: Łukasz Rajchert) the festival also continues its fervent championing of contemporary music via the world premiere of a brand new festival-commissioned Requiem by Zygmunt Krauze and setting realist poetic texts rather than being strictly liturgical Indeed conflict has been a very conscious element of the Paradise Lost [?] thinking as war continues to rage on Poland’s eastern border and the final emotive reference to it will be the festival-closing performance of Wagner’s Parsifal starring the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic under its conductor Christoph Eschenbach who was born in Wrocław in 1940 when it was still Breslau and whose father died in action during the Second World War ‘Christoph Eschenbach’s arrival in Wrocław was also a return from hell,’ points out Kosendiak ‘Parsifal was a very meaningful conclusion to this year’s Wratislavia Cantans The final element across the festival’s ten packed days is actual philosophical conversation centred on the main theme ‘There is a hunger for a sense of community within us,’ reasons Kosendiak ‘but we often jump at each other’s throats Social engineers use every pretext to divide people according to the Roman maxim and I think that music has an extremely important role to play here I would like the NFM to be a place where you can meet and talk before and after a concert One suspects that at Wratislavia Cantans this September the answer is in that enigmatic question mark For more information, visit www.nfm.wroclaw.pl If you are a library, university or other organisation that would be interested in an institutional subscription to Gramophone please click here for further information. and capital of the province of Lower Silesia historical sites and – most importantly – plenty of cafes where you can stop for a beer and a bite Admire the impressive Panorama of the Battle of Racławice and explore the historic Ostrów Tumski quarter Read up on the other top things to see and do while you’re here Anna001 / Shutterstock Learn about Gnomes Too many tourists simply go and find some of the famous Wrocław gnomes But there is a great history to be discovered here These gnomes are one of the quirkiest things you could see in a European city so pick up a guidebook from the local tourist information centre and get to know the reasons behind why the gnomes are in Wroclaw Recommended by Jonny Blair Train Station ( Wrocław Główny) It resembles a castle and has a huge interior with shops import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_1"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null 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become one of the main landmarks of the city import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_2"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Watch the light display at the Multimedia Fountains Dziurek / Shutterstock See Display One of Wrocław’s pure gems is the light display at the Multimedia Fountains The light display is accompanied by different styles of music and attracts huge crowds on clear summer nights Bear in mind that there is less happening at the Multimedia Fountain in the winter due to the high costs to run them and the lack of tourists in colder months Recommended by Jonny Blair Become a Culture Tripper Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Igor Link/ Shutterstock The local football team here is Śląsk Wrocław, and they play in a massive venue which hosted Euro 2012 championships. Śląsk Wrocław currently play in the Polish Ekstraklasa (top division). The stadium has a capacity of 42, 771, and the team has won the Polish League twice and been three-time runners-up So head to the stadium and be on the lookout for ticket availability gemini_zucha89 / Unsplash It’s nice to escape buildings and churches and check out some of the green parts of the city A popular place to chill is at the Botanical Gardens There is even a garden shop and cosy eatery You can be sure to find some peace and quiet here import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_4"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Go on a pub crawl Bar The buildings are full of colour and vibrancy most of them housing flats and apartments on the higher floors with good bistros import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_5"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Market Square Market zevana / Shutterstock It dates back to the early 13th century, but this medieval market square is no dowdy relic – it remains one of the most vibrant places in the city, and is one of the largest market squares in Europe. The Gothic Old Town Hall is a must-photograph looking like a hotchpotch of gingerbread homes stuck together (it was built in various stages between the 13th and 16th centuries.) The Market Square is great for fine dining – go for pork goose or beef at time-honoured Restauracja Pod Fredrą And if you’re here for New Year’s Eve you’re in luck – there’s always a party going on © Don't Stop Living Taste Food If the pub crawl isn’t for you perhaps a mouth-watering food tour might be more up your street Wrocław has an excellent food tour which lasts three hours and will have you trying as much Polish food as you can the tour also features a walking tour of Wroclaw with an expert guide and you get to sample up to 10 Polish classics in four eateries all frequented by local residents import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_7"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); The Monument of an Anonymous Passerby Historical Landmark One of the most remarkable sights in the city is the 1977 sculpture by Jerzy Kalina known locally as ‘Passage’ The 14-piece ‘Monument to the Anonymous Passerby’ dominates the intersection of ul Świdnicka in central Wrocław – it is a striking public artwork It comprises lifelike brass models descending into a pavement and re-ascending on the opposite one Some say it represents the way martial law drove people underground in fear in the 1980s the pedestrians rising into view representing the re-emergence of citizens when it was lifted in 1983 JohnKruger / Shutterstock See Ostrów Tumski Ostrów Tumski is the oldest part of the city and developed architecturally in subsequent times today it is an unmissable attraction for its striking historical buildings Don’t miss the Gothic Cathedral of St John the Baptist and the steeple of the Church of the Holy Cross Perhaps best of all for wandering weekenders is surrounded photogenically by the Oder River Shevchenko Andrey / Shutterstock See Sites If you only see one religious architectural masterpiece in Wrocław historically valuable monument in the city rising on the footprint of an earlier church that was constructed in the 10th century symmetrical spires afford the fit and hardy visitor a panoramic city view painted in Lublin in 1522 and depicting the Virgin Mary asleep as well as the largest pipe organ in Poland constructed in 1913 (it was the largest in the world until World War II) Pani Garmyder / Shutterstock For very good reason the Hala Stulecia has been on the Unesco World Heritage List since 2006 Conceived by Max Berg (1870-1947) – the chief city architect of Wrocław (and its former incarnation Breslau) – it was unveiled in 1913 and is the most important cultural hall in Poland the design is a clever and eclectic combination of tradition and modernity Take a look at its domed profile while you’re visiting Szczytnicki Park and the Multimedia Fountain – it’s near to both and if you’re lucky you may get to peek inside import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_9"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Ossolineum Park BreizhAtao / Shutterstock Anyone interested in libraries and literature will be at home here at what is the longest-running extant publishing house in Poland It relocated to Wrocław after World War II and puts out National Classic-brand Polish and international titles You can visit the remarkable Baroque palace building and marvel at the large library and reading rooms where neat hedges and a fountain create a mood of elegance and order The White Stork Synagogue Historical Landmark Mariusz S. Jurgielewicz / Shutterstock Visit Synagogue Built in 1829 for a century or more the White Stork Synagogue served the orthodox Jewish community of then-German Breslau the synagogue has borne witness to much grim history Its nadir was Kristallnacht (9-10 November the Nazis’ coordinated wave of violence against Jewish people and property The synagogue fell to ruin until reclaimed in 1996 and re-opened in 2010 as the Jewish cultural centre as well as a permanent one about the history of Jews in Wrocław and Lower Silesia the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene is a monumental sight dating from the 14th century and enhanced repeatedly over the ages it stands out for the astonishingly ornate portal in the south wall which was incorporated into the structure having been saved from a Benedictine abbey in the Olbin neighborhood in 1546 The church now serves as a cathedral of the Polish Catholic Church and you can ascend the 72m- (236ft-) high tower for head-spinning views Hydropolis is a multi-museum devoted to water It inhabits a striking neo-Gothic water tank built in 1893 and transformed into a groundbreaking gallery of 4,000sqm (43,056sqft) You’ll find more than 70 installations and eight interactive sections telling you all about the wet stuff odourless substance is actually useful for as well as its relevance to religion and art its role in the environment and its importance to human life and reproduction Discover how many living things are in a drop of the stuff and then switch off for a while in the aquatic relaxation centre Jon Tyson / Unsplash A second church to grace the list is the impressive Church of St Elizabeth There was an original church on this site in the twelfth century but this time you’ll have to take the 200 steps (there isn’t an elevator) Hansel and Gretel houses Architectural Landmark Sergey Dzyuba / Shutterstock See Houses Also known as the John & Margaret houses the Hansel & Gretel houses stand in the shadow of St Elizabeth’s one of the tallest churches in the Old Town You can’t miss them: two skinny buildings that connect the thoroughfares of ul at the northwest corner of the Market Square These townhouses were built in the 16th and 18th centuries respectively and are all that remain of the originals that circled the church cemetery The moniker Hansel & Gretel is a nod to romance as the archway that connects them implies they are holding hands This unassuming landmark is flanked by a couple of bronze dwarves JGLmarket / Shutterstock Visit Zoo Did you know that Wrocław boasts the third biggest zoo in the world It is home to over 10,000 animals representing around 1,132 species Recommended by Jonny Blair Looking for more highly recommended tours in Wrocław anastasiiachepinska / Unsplash Plan your trip now Wrocław is a city rich in history or taking a cruise along the Oder River—there’s always something amazing to see Explore the city’s distinctive past and dynamic present with knowledgeable guides to elevate your experience where she is studying philosophy and Italian at Oxford She spent the last year in Italy as a researcher During her free time she also dances salsa and writes – she wrote a travel novel last year She is the co-founder of a socio-political platform on Eastern European studies She wants to pursue a career as a researcher in philosophy (especially epistemology and Immanuel Kant) or as a literary editor Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn Sports A Hiker's Guide to the Tatra Mountains Guides & Tips The Best Places to Travel in August Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd. 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Deputy Editor-in-Chief of „Wszystko co Najważniejsze” Head of The International Projects Department of the Institute of New Media the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow other articles by this author ‘There are few places in Poland where history calls so strongly for remembrance and at the same time has learnt over the decades to raise people from the ruins – even amid the lingering shadows of the past,’ writes Michał KŁOSOWSKI Uncle?’ my nearly ten-year-old godson asked me the other day How can I explain that this is more complex than a simple apology and a request for forgiveness from one party and an open yet firm attitude from the other but it is the only kind that truly leads to forgiveness reconciliation is not a slogan from a religion textbook or a grand political gesture It is a process that involves a series of specific steps A choice to acknowledge the pain and dress the wound careful not to let it fester and spread to others Wrocław may understand reconciliation better than any other city in Poland .The spiritual history of Wrocław did not begin in 1945 Breslau was one of the most important centres of German culture and the home to figures such as Edith Stein – a philosopher Jewish convert to Catholicism and Discalced Carmelite nun who was murdered in Auschwitz and later canonised as a Catholic saint and patron of Europe Her life in many ways mirrors the city’s history marked by identity struggles and dramatic turns Husserl’s student and Heidegger’s philosophical peer Stein bequeathed us not just philosophical works but also a spiritual testament demonstrating that reason and faith are not at odds but can be united in prayer and suffering Breslau is reminded that holiness can be a bridge instead of a wall Vilnius and Stanisławów were resettled here Many were told by their German hosts that they were coming ‘only for a while’ the returnees brought with them not only their suitcases but also their wounds Wrocław was meant to become the ‘new Lviv’ yet the spirit of the place resisted such simplification The pre-war Protestant churches rang out with Latin liturgy but their history lingered; the city’s scarred architecture bore witness to the destruction long after the fighting had stopped Wrocław became the site of a sometimes challenging but ultimately possible meeting – a meeting with pain between people who were supposed to remain forever divided by war Wrocław brought forth one of the most important voices of the Polish Church in the 20th century the main author of the Letter of the Polish Bishops to the German Bishops which contained the famous words: ‘We forgive and ask for forgiveness’ The authorities of the Polish People’s Republic were furious but it was also a bitter pill for many Poles who still vividly remembered Nazi crimes The fact that Communist propaganda portrayed Germany as the eternal foe certainly didn’t help But the Church understood that reconciliation must come before politics; that it was the only way to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past It contained not only the famous sentence but also a detailed account of sins those words resonate as the spiritual manifesto of Wrocław – a city that has risen from the rubble but is not defined by contempt A city that has turned a foreign history into a shared memory as it hosts migrants from Ukraine and writes new pages of history Today’s Wroclaw doesn’t detach itself from the past but appreciates it in new ways a lecture at a Jewish cultural centre and meditation with the Dominicans but about something deeper – a spiritual coexistence of many traditions It is as if the refugees from the Polish Borderlands had brought with them what matters most: the spirit of a Poland built not only by Poles but by all who chose the Republic as their home Wrocław is becoming not so much a centre of religion as a place of religious trust It does not produce doctrines but fosters relationships; it makes the philosophy of dialogue a city-wide reality oversimplified slogans and fierce polarisation Wrocław may offer a lesson not only for Poland The people who make up this city show that reconciliation doesn’t mean giving up the truth It is not silence in the face of injustice but to try to abandon old patterns and weapons Religion is not merely a backdrop to this process Wrocław – the city of Edith Stein and Bolesław Kominek – is proof of this Michał Kłosowski Sign up to the weekly newsletter in Polish and receive all our important essays and commentaries every Sunday morning Miesięcznik opinii "Wszystko Co Najważniejsze" oczekuje na Państwa w EMPIKach w całym kraju oraz wysyłkowo ‘A recent survey of Polish opinion shows that Wrocław is not built around good PR but on the real and established experiences of both residents and visitors many of whom not only express a desire to .. celebrated the 60th anniversary of its move from Opole to Wrocław the capital of Lower Silesia can feel lucky But luck blesses those who seize its offers ‘With Intel’s latest giant investment in the area Wrocław has become a “treasure chest” for international business The strength of Wroclaw lies in the convergence of different traditions and the ultimate success of the processes of social integration ‘befriending’ the city and reconstructing it ‘Wrocław is first and foremost my hometown The Smart Food trend is becoming popular in Wrocław particularly in the innovative Wrocław Technology Park (WPT) water and plants – everything in a Japanese garden is meticulously arranged with each element contributing to a perfectly composed whole that evolves with the seasons Wszystko Co NajważniejszeTygodnik opinii wydawany przez Instytut Nowych Mediów Konto PREMIUM to przestrzeń dla najbardziej zaangażowanych Czytelników „Wszystko Co Najważniejsze” Jeszcze bardziej wyjątkowe teksty i dodatkowe usługi Obecnie Konto PREMIUM jest kontem bezpłatnym WIĘCEJ or do air-cooled Porsches no longer feel… German There’s no denying the Stuttgart marque’s pre-war manufacturing roots led to the development of the ‘People’s Car’ and finally Porsche’s birth as a brand with the 356 in 1948 Yet I reckon Porsche is about as global a brand as any now You only have to look at the culture surrounding rear-engined sports cars to understand what I’m getting at Guntherworks and many more -builders from the world over have stamped their identities on the classic Porsche recipe reflecting just how big P-car culture is on America’s West Coast Founded by former Porsche factory racer Patrick Long and Howie Idelson in 2014 Luftgekühlt has grown to become one of America’s premier Porsche events Air-cooled Porsches and a chilled Californian vibe in cool locations are a simple yet effective combo Look back at our archives you’ll find more than just the USA in previous years’ coverage England and Germany have all hosted Luft events in the past and 2024 marked a new stamp added to the Luftgekühlt passport: Poland Poland may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of Porsche but it has surprisingly strong ties to the air-cooled sports car as does a hard-working attitude that champions dependability The thinking man’s sports car fits that bill well Wrocław itself is no stranger to car culture either This is home to one of Europe’s premier modified car shows became home to some of the rarest and most iconic Porsches this past weekend A central platform dubbed the ‘catwalk’ by the legendary Jeff Zwart – another Luftgekühlt family member – was sheltering three of the most terrifying race cars ever known to man resplendent in its Gulf livery with the best arrow I’ve ever seen on a race car the air intakes for its Type 908 flat-eight engine poking out just above the low-drag streamlined body and exposed rear-end mechanicals What made the 909/3 special was that it was designed specifically for the Nürburgring Nordschleife and Targa Florio tracks where the 917 series was too powerful for drivers to control effectively … parked adjacent was a Porsche 917/10 Can-Am racer this lightweight be-winged monster produced over 1,000hp thanks to its twin-turbocharged 180-degree V12 engine look into the difference between a flat V12 and a boxer engine!) how about not one but two Porsche 959s on display In Luft’s now iconic wooden display crate was a white-on-white early 959 that’s still owned by Porsche The early F-body 911 behind it provided a beautiful look into the similarities and differences between the purest and most extreme versions of the basic air-cooled 911 shape The all-black 959 on the catwalk had my heart entirely though it’s not as pretty as a Ferrari F40 and a Jaguar XJ220 is my guilty pleasure but the understated menace of a black-on-black-on-black 959 is to die for in my eyes and its ability to crush continents with ease a pretty little Porsche 904 parked at the ‘Bar U Rycha’ (‘Rycha’s Bar’ in English) The rest of the venue was filled with various examples of Porsche sports cars; 911s ranging from early F-bodies to 993 Turbos and everything in between so to see a few examples on display was tremendous These two 914s parked nose-to-nose brought some mid-engined fun to the rear-engined party… … while this Jägermeister 914/6 was part of a larger collection of orange race cars on display I’ll delve into them in more detail in a separate post; fans of the herbal liquor Friday was setup day and featured an after-party – my favourite part of the show It was a chance for owners to mingle and unwind amongst their machinery discussing cars to music with liquid refreshments in hand The catwalk was lit up with warm bulbs hanging between the posts whilst the classical architecture of Wrocław Świebodzki stadium was all sorts of colours thanks to powerful floodlights Underneath the almost-lucid lighting, Ravi Dolwani’s CSF-cooled Porsche 911 looked incredible; its grey metallic paint picking up the colours on every curve. It made the journey from Players Classic in the UK as part of the CSF x Pit+Paddock European tour with Ultrace in a couple of weeks next on the itinerary I didn’t know what to expect from Luftgekühlt Wrocław I’m embarrassed to admit it had been 10 years since I last visited and my last memories of the country were that of a much more modest nation I was blown away by the variety of cars on display at Luft great vibe and support by Porsche Poland itself was incredible to experience That it was in one of my home countries made it all the better Porsche related stories on Speedhunters If there were some stanced cars at the show it certainly wouldn't have taken away from it That open-wheeler in picture 54 is interesting it just reminded me of how tragic it is that Porsche wasn't able to make a return to F1 in 2026 Would have been nice to see another manufacturer join the grid our newest Speedhunter who was also at the show Seems like its "just" a modified Formula V chassis The front beam is from a regular VW Beetle the rear suspension setup looks identical to some Formula V cars.So I dont think its a true Porsche What's labeled 909/3 is actually the 908/3 One of my favorites.The 909 was a different car but like the 908 was purpose built for particular races which were short hill climbs All the research I do before writing is for nothing if I still hit the wrong key haha if not the lightest car that Porsche has ever built This is a car from our Drivers Hall Auto Club collection My Polish must have failed me on this occasion I took one of the hosts at the event talking about the 'Bar over there' too literally at first I actually thought that you got pranked by some Polish bloke xDI loved the feature especially the colors and exposition!And Rychu is just our Richard and by the looks of hisplace he sold zapiekanki and maybe a brew from under the counter Speedhunters is an international collective of photographers writers and drivers with a shared passion for uncovering the world's most exciting car culture stories Poland – April 2025 – Inspired by Jesus’ words “I am the true vine” (John 15:1) the Salesian Cooperators (SSCC) of the Wrocław Province held Lenten retreats across three cities: Środa Śląska (March 15) These spiritual gatherings aimed to help the SSCC community—united in the charism of St John Bosco—reflect on how to remain rooted in Christ and bear fruit in daily apostolic life members from three local centers gathered for a conference and homily by Fr who emphasized that true renewal starts with relationships—with God and with one another Group reflections centered on the Gospel of the Transfiguration offering insight into recognizing God’s presence in everyday life participants—including members of the new Poznań community—experienced powerful moments of Adoration and a guided reflection on the “good death.” Fr reminded attendees that all apostolic fruitfulness comes from Christ Symbolic leaves and fruits represented each person’s unique contribution to the Church and society with the largest turnout from across Lower Silesia led the group in Adoration and deepened reflection on what “fruitfulness” means in apostolic life one message rang clear: faith is not the end—it's the beginning of a renewed mission ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements England Lacrosse is the national governing body for the sport of lacrosse in England regulate and assist participation of community and elite level lacrosse The Fly 2025 Flash Sale | 20% off tickets from 6pm We use cookies and similar technologies to run this website and help us understand how you use it The Data gathered on this website is covered by the organisation\u2019s Privacy Policy The 2025 Men’s European Lacrosse Championship has been moved from Szombathely Following a vote of member nations last year countries opted in favour of relocating the tournament to Wrocław maintaining the originally planned dates of 10 to 19 July The European Championship also acts the European qualifying event for the 2027 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship with the top seven teams earning a spot at the world event in Japan The European Lacrosse Federation (ELF) will work with the Polish Local Organising Committee to finalise details and communicate updates promptly when they have them The city of Wrocław has a recent history of hosting successful lacrosse tournaments with last year’s European U20 Men’s Championship where England finished second behind Ireland The 2025 competition will be the first full Euros to be contested since the 2016 edition where England lifted the trophy the the fourth time in a row following a reduced 2022 event also held in Wrocław which served only as a World Championship qualifying event for which England had already qualified and so did not compete Head Coach Sam Patterson now has six months to prepare his team for action in Poland with April’s Home Internationals Series in Largs