Wrocław Trip Overview
During the 1 hour tour you will dwell into the rich history of Wroclaw reflected in one of its most prominent and spectacular buildings. You will learn about the Austrian legacy, the counter reformation, and admire the grand Baroque ceremonial hall named after the school’s founder, Aula Leopoldina. Strolling through other interiors such as the Oratorium Marianum and the Imperial staircase, full of sculptures and intricate ceiling frescoes, you will understand what kind of powerful ideological movement the counter-reformation was. Moving on you will also hear about the Prussian-German University, with its long standing traditions of student fraternities, scientists, Nobel prize winners, and world famous musicians, such as Johannes Brahms, who gave concerts in its interiors. As a conclusion you will get a spectacular view over the city from the Mathematical Tower learning about the destruction of the WW II, border changes, and rebirth of the school as a Polish University of Wroclaw.
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Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Wrocław, Poland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Wrocław, Dolnośląskie, Poland
During the 1 hour tour you will dwell into the rich history of Wroclaw reflected in one of its most prominent and spectacular buildings. You will learn about the Austrian legacy, the counter reformation, and admire the grand Baroque ceremonial hall named after the school’s founder, Aula Leopoldina. Strolling through other interiors such as the Oratorium Marianum and the Imperial staircase, full of sculptures and intricate ceiling frescoes, you will understand what kind of powerful ideological movement the counter-reformation was. Moving on you will also hear about the Prussian-German University, with its long standing traditions of student fraternities, scientists, Nobel prize winners, and world famous musicians, such as Johannes Brahms, who gave concerts in its interiors. As a conclusion you will get a spectacular view over the city from the Mathematical Tower learning about the destruction of the WW II, border changes, and rebirth of the school as a Polish University of Wroclaw.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Wroclaw University Museum, pl. Uniwersytecki 1, Wroclaw 50-137 Poland
Be amazed by the spectacular interiors of Aula Leopoldina, Oratorium Marianum, and the Imperial Staircase as a great example of Austrian baroque
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wroclaw University, pl. Uniwersytecki 1, Wroclaw 50-137 Poland
Find out why Jahanes Brahms composed the Academic Overture for Wroclaw’s Alma Mater. Learn about 10 Nobel Prize Winners originating from the city. Admire the scenic views of the historic old town and the Odra River from Mathematical Tower
Duration: 15 minutes
