Free Tour Jewish Quarter and World War II Tour

The city of WROCŁAW in comparison to other Polish cities has a completely different history and as in a kaleidoscope it symbolizes the fascinating but at the same time tragic history of the twentieth century in Europe. Since 1871 one of the most important cities in Germany re unified - Breslau - had the third community of Jewish inhabitants. During the Second War transformed into a fortress being one of the last resistance points of III Reich and later becoming Polish Wroclaw. During the tour we will discover the Jewish quarter along with the White Stork Synagogue. You will know the history of the fascinating economic flourishing of the community and its persecution during the Nazi dictatorship. The second part of the walk will show you a wide stage of the times of the reconstruction of the city, in a new political environment, under the Polish administration and the rule of communism. You will also know the important aspects of World War II for the new inhabitants. This interesting mix makes this tour the best introduction to the complex central European historical legacy helping to understand the essence of what is the city WROCŁAW. Duration 2 hours.