Royal Palace in Wrocław

Zamek Królów Pruskich (Stadtschloss) - Royal Palace. Built in 1717 for Baron Hans Ernst von Pein und Wechmar. Remodeled in Neo-Classical style for Frederick William II of Prussia in 1795-1795. Rebuilt following World War II. Adaptive reuse as the museum of Wrocław. "The Palais-Platz or Drill Ground is bounded by the Royal Palace..."--Baedeker 1910. DSC_0966

Wrocław Day 2

September 19th 2018
Today began with a morning sightseeing tour of Wrocław with a local guide. The group boarded our motorcoach over on Nowy Świat, along the Odra River. (Coaches are not allowed along Kiełbaśnicza where the hotel was located. I liked that name--Kielbasa Street!) The coach drove us over to the Exhibition Grounds. The Wrocław Exhibition Grounds opened in 1911 in a then far eastern part of the city ... read more

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Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of ... ... read more

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