Wrocław

Also known as Breslau, Brassel, Wroclaw, Wratislavia

Wrocław (; ; also known by other names) is a city in southwestern Poland, and the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is the largest city and historical capital of the region of Silesia. It lies on the banks of the Oder (Odra) River in the Silesian Lowlands. In 2025, the official population of Wrocław was 672,545, making it the third-largest city in Poland. The population of the Wrocław metropolitan area is around 1.25 million.

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Wrocław is a major city in southwestern Poland, located on the Oder River and serving as the capital of the Lower Silesian region and historical center of Silesia. With a population of over 672,000 people, it is Poland's third-largest city and an important cultural and economic hub for its metropolitan area of approximately 1.25 million residents.

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Settlement.name: Wrocław
Settlement.settlement_type: City county
Settlement.image_flag: POL Wrocław flag.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Herb wroclaw.svg
Settlement.image_blank_emblem: Wroclaw_Logo.svg
Settlement.blank_emblem_type: Brandmark
Settlement.pushpin_map: Poland
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Voivodeship
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: City county
Settlement.leader_title: City mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Jacek Sutryk (Ind.)
Settlement.parts_type: Districts
Settlement.parts: 48 districts
Settlement.governing_body: Wrocław City Council
Settlement.established_title: Established

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Уроцлаў
Demonym: wrocławianie
Population: 673531
Area: 293
Elevation: 111
Official website: www.wroclaw.pl
Image: Rynek Starego Miasta We Wroclawiu (152991773).jpeg
Dialing code: 71
Licence plate code: VX

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Commons category: Wrocław
postal code: 50-325
Commons gallery: Wrocław
inception: 1000-00-00
native label: Brassel
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social media followers: 36000
P11012: Oetwil
male population: 316292
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female population: 356637

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Names and etymology<span class="anchor" id="Names of Wrocław"></span><span class="anchor" id="Etymology of Wrocław"></span>
History
Middle Ages
Renaissance and the Reformation
Enlightenment period
Napoleonic Wars
Industrial age
Second World War
1945–present
Geography
Flora and fauna
Climate
Government and politics
Districts
Municipal government
Economy
Major corporations
Shopping centres
Transport
Aviation
Rail and bus
Public transport
Other
Demographics
Religion
Education
Culture and landmarks
Old Town
Tourism and places of interest
Museums
Entertainment
In literature
Films, music and theatre
Sport
Men's sports
Women's sports
Notable people
International relations
Diplomatic missions
Twin towns – sister cities
Works
See also
Notes
References
Bibliography
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Wrocław is the historical capital of Silesia and Lower Silesia. The history of the city dates back over 1,000 years; throughout history it has been under Polish, Bohemian, Austrian, Prussian and German rule, until it became again part of Poland in 1945 immediately after World War II.