A 19th-century painting
The Racławice Panorama was painted in 1893–1894 for the centenary of the battle of Racławice, an engagement of the Kościuszko Uprising of 1794. It is the work of a team of painters led by Jan Styka and Wojciech Kossak. After the war the canvas was brought to Wrocław and finally opened to the public in 1985, in a rotunda built for it.
How you view it
- A view all around — the viewer stands on a central platform with the painting on every side
- The foreground — real ground and objects pass imperceptibly into the painting
- An audio guide — the story of the battle in several languages
- Timed tickets — entry in groups at set times
In practice
Tickets can sell out well in advance — booking online is strongly advised. The Panorama is close to the old town, and the ticket often covers the nearby National Museum as well. The visit goes well with the Market Square and a walk to Ostrów Tumski.
How to get there and practical info
- Location
- Close to the old town, by the National Museum
- Admission
- Ticketed; timed tickets
- Booking
- Online strongly advised — often sold out
- From the Market Square
- About 15 min on foot
- Time needed
- A showing of about 30 min
- Combined ticket
- Often valid for the National Museum too
When to go
Quieter, and tickets are easier to get.
The most visitors — be sure to book ahead.
Intimate, and a good time to visit.
A warm interior and an ideal attraction in bad weather.
Other sights in Wrocław
Straight-line distances from „The Racławice Panorama" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.
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