Wzgórze Polskie, Wrocław

Name: Wzgórze Polskie
Address: Wrocław, Poland

#113 among attractions in Wrocław

Nature, Natural attraction, Park, Mountain

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Brickmaker Bastion - a non-existent fragment of the fortifications of the city of Wrocław, located in the northeastern part of the outer wall belt surrounding the New Town in Wrocław. The bastion was built in 1585 in the place where earlier one of the bastions flanking the Brickmaker Gate was located.

The bastion was designed in the New Italian system by Hans Schneider von Lindau, an architect, builder and fortificator of several cities in Pomerania and Silesia. It was equipped with casemates, in the later period it was also equipped with ravelin and cavalry.

After the removal of the city fortifications by order of the French victors after 1807, the bastion was turned into a viewing hill, which became part of the promenade; the casemates were filled in and all military equipment was removed. Later, the hill was named Holtei Höhe - "Holtei Hill" - after the writer and actor Karl von Holtei, and a monument with his bust was erected on top. After 1945, it was renamed Polish Hill and is located in the quadrangle of today's Garncarska, Purkyniego, Promenada Staromiejska and Xawery Dunikowski Boulevard, which runs along the Oder River.

Elevation: 390 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°6'41"N, 17°2'44"E

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Stare MiastoWrocław Poland

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Day trips

Wzgórze Polskie – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wrocław Cathedral, University of Wrocław Botanical Garden, National Museum, Church of St Mary on the Sand.

~1020 ftN
Reconstructed medieval place of worship
Wrocław Cathedral, Wrocław
5 min walk • Wrocław Cathedral, known formally as the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, stands as an architectural masterpiece and a spiritual beacon in the heart of Wrocław, Poland. This Gothic church, with its twin spires reaching 98 meters into the sky, is a significant...
~1720 ftN
Park
University of Wrocław Botanical Garden, Wrocław
9 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Wrocław, Poland, the University of Wrocław Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis and a center for botanical research and education. Founded in 1811, it is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Poland and serves as a part of the University...
~720 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
National Museum, Wrocław
4 min walk • The National Museum in Wrocław stands as a beacon of Polish culture and art in the historic city of Wrocław, Poland. Founded in 1947, this prestigious institution is housed in a monumental building designed by architect Karl Friedrich Endell and constructed between...
~1500 ftNW
Church
Church of St Mary on the Sand, Wrocław
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wrocław, Poland, the Church of St Mary on the Sand (Kościół Najświętszej Marii Panny na Piasku) stands as a serene testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This gothic church, with its origins dating back to the...
~1740 ftSE
Art Nouveau architecture, Bridge
Grunwald Bridge, Wrocław
9 min walk • Spanning the Oder River in Wrocław, Poland, the Grunwald Bridge, known locally as Most Grunwaldzki, is a striking and historically significant structure. Inaugurated in 1910, the bridge was an engineering marvel of its time, originally named the Imperial Bridge...
~1650 ftNW
Church
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Wrocław
8 min walk • The Church of St. Cyril and Methodius is an orthodox church in Wrocław, Poland. It is located on the Wyspa Piasek.
~1720 ftW
Museum, Romanesque architecture
Romanesque House, Wrocław
9 min walk • Romanesque House in Wrocław, or House of the Ladies of Trzebnica in Wrocław, is a Romanesque villa at Plac Biskupa Nankiera in Wrocław. More precisely, it is an early-Gothic building with Romanesque elements that dates back to the beginning of the 13th century, partly reconstructed after World War II.
~980 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Architecture, Wrocław
5 min walk • The Museum of Architecture is in Wrocław, Poland. The museum was founded in 1965 and located in the historic Old Town. The museum is the only architecture museum in Poland. It is located in a 15th-century post-Bernardine set of buildings, including the St Bernardine of Sienna Church and a monastic quadrangle with a garden.
~1320 ftN
Gothic architecture, Church
Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and St Bartholomew, Wrocław
7 min walk • Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and St. Bartholomew in Wrocław, Poland, is a two-storey brick Gothic church on the Cathedral Island.
~1270 ftW
Historic, traditional indoor market
Hala Targowa, Wrocław
7 min walk • Wrocław Market Hall is a food hall in central Wrocław, Poland. Designed by Richard Plüddemann, it was built between 1906-08 as the Breslauer Markthalle Nr 1, when the city was part of German Empire. The Hall was renowned for its then-innovative application of reinforced concrete trusses, which was unique in Europe at the time.
~1600 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Dominikańska, Wrocław
8 min walk • Galeria Dominikańska - a shopping center located between Dominikański Square and Blessed Czesław and Oławska Streets, in the central part of Wrocław.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wzgórze Polskie?

Nearby attractions include Panorama Racławicka, Wrocław (3 min walk), Pomnik Ofiar Zbrodni Katyńskiej, Wrocław (3 min walk), Park Słowackiego, Wrocław (4 min walk), National Museum, Wrocław (4 min walk).

How to get to Wzgórze Polskie by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wzgórze Polskie:

Tram

Urząd Wojewódzki • Lines: 0L, 0P, 10, 16, 2, 33, 4 (7 min walk)
Katedra • Lines: 10, 2 (7 min walk)

Bus

Urząd Wojewódzki • Lines: 145, 146, 149, 240, 241, 246, 250, 253, 255, A, D, N (6 min walk)
Poczta Główna • Lines: 145, 146, 149, 241, 246, 253, 255, A, D, N (7 min walk)

Train

Wrocław Główny (26 min walk)
Wrocław Nadodrze (29 min walk)