Although this vibrant city of just under 650 thousand bore the brunt of Europe's historical turmoil, Wroclaw is now experiencing one of its brightest periods to date. The city can lay claim to a past reaching as far back as the ninth century, when a Slavic fort was built on Tum Island. Since that very beginning, the settlement has been subjected to the constant rise and fall of surrounding empires. It's the archetypal Central European city, having alternatively been dominated by Poles, Austrians, Germans, Hungarians, Napoleon, the Soviets, Mongols, Saxons, Swedes, and the plague. Today, however, this southwestern Polish gem is a stable example of the new Europe. Wroclaw is at once a student city, a cultural hub, and financial center. The capital of the Lower Silesian province (voivodeship), the downtown is home to countless cinemas, galleries and festivals. Perhaps it's the beer or the numerous cafes from which they can enjoy the unique mix of European architecture, but residents are known for their openness and generosity. Let Move One's first hand experience in Wroclaw help you settle in, so you can start to enjoy all that this dynamic center has to offer. Be a part of our Wroclaw expat community on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/krakow.expat.guide If you are an expatriate, you will definitely enjoy our city guide videos http://www.expateye.com Move One is dedicated to providing seamless services for all aspects of international relocation. We offer door to door moving, fine art shipping, pet transportation and personalized relocation assistance (including but not limited to home search, school search, settling-in and immigration services) To learn about our services, visit our website: http://www.moveoneinc.com For interesting news from the industry, visit our blog: http://www.moveoneinc.com/blog/

• published: 02 Dec 2010
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