Wrocław is a city with powiat rights in Poland, located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. The city was established in 1000. The current head of government is Jacek Sutryk. As of 2024, the population stands at 674,000. The city covers an area of 293 and observes Central European Time, which is UTC+01:00 standard and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.
Key Facts
Award received: European City of the Reformation[3], European Capital of Culture[4], Order of the Builders of People's Poland[5]
Located in the administrative territorial entity: Lower Silesian Voivodeship[6]
Shares border with: Gmina Wisznia Mała[11], Gmina Czernica[12], Gmina Długołęka[13], Gmina Kąty Wrocławskie[14], Gmina Kobierzyce[15], Gmina Miękinia[16], Gmina Oborniki Śląskie[17], Gmina Siechnice[18]
Things named for Wrocław include Wrocław – Copernicus Airport[45], an airport[46], in Poland[47], founded in 1938[48]; SMS Breslau[49], a light cruiser[50], in Turkey[51]; Plagi Breslau[52], a film[53], directed by Patryk Vega[54]; Gazeta Wrocławska[55], a newspaper[56], founded in 1947[57]; and Breslau[58], an unincorporated community[59], in United States[60].
Why It Matters
Wrocław has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] Wrocław is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for Wrocław include Wrocław – Copernicus Airport[45], an airport[46], in Poland[47], founded in 1938[48]; SMS Breslau[49], a light cruiser[50], in Turkey[51]; Plagi Breslau[52], a film[53], directed by Patryk Vega[54]; Gazeta Wrocławska[55], a newspaper[56], founded in 1947[57]; and Breslau[58], an unincorporated community[59], in United States[60].
FAQs
What awards did Wrocław receive?
Honors received include European City of the Reformation[3], European Capital of Culture[4], and Order of the Builders of People's Poland[5].
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