Wroclaw

Also known as Breslau, Wroclaw is the 4th largest city in Poland and has the typical history of Eastern European countries: Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, counter Reformation, Napoleonic Wars, WWI, WWII, Communism, Liberation and EU/NATO.

The old city is elliptical shaped and has walls or the river Oder around it. Some small river islands in the north are home to various churches, cathedrals and monasteries. The city is pretty vibrant and is never really sleeping. I went out with some Spanish Erasmus student who I met at the hostel. They were getting drunk on the cheap liqueur they bought at the shop. They had no money in their wallet while leaving - only a condom and a lot of hopes. All Erasmus students have no money, but the Spanish are the worst. Even though they get 300 euro each month from their government.

Polish discotheques have two faces. The girls look very nice and feel like on a catwalk while dancing. The men are either getting drunk or are already passed out. It must be hard for Polish girls. I was dancing until the early morning.

The true jewel of Wroclaw is the main square. The Town Hall is among the best in Europe. The city was badly damaged during WWII, but they have really recovered well. The EU is poring in a lot of money and is trying to turn the student city into a industrial hub.