Racławice Panorama
About This Museum
If you want to understand the soul of our nation, you start here, with the thunder of hooves and the whisper of history. The Racławice Panorama isn't just a painting; it's a breathtaking 360-degree immersion into the 1794 battle where Polish insurgents, many of them scythe-wielding peasants, triumphed against a Russian army. You step onto a central platform and are completely surrounded by the chaos and glory of that day, from the smoke of cannon fire to the determined faces of Kościuszko's men. It’s more than art—it’s a time machine that pulls you right into the heart of the fight for independence.
Collection Highlights
The monumental circular canvas itself is, of course, the star—a stunning feat of perspective and painting that makes you feel the wind. Before you see it, you'll walk through a small exhibition with maps and videos that set the stage for Kościuszko's Uprising, giving crucial context to the drama you're about to witness.
Visitor Information
You'll find it tucked away in a distinctive round building on Purkyniego street in Wrocław; just book your ticket for a specific time slot as they manage entry to keep the experience intimate. Don't rush—give yourself a good half hour to really soak it all in.
Architecture & Building
From the outside, it's a rather severe, modern rotunda built specifically for this purpose, but don't let that plain exterior fool you. Inside, its genius is revealed in the clever design that perfectly frames the panoramic illusion.
Contact & Location
Address: 11, Jana Ewangelisty Purkyniego, Ostrów Tumski, Stare Miasto, Wrocław, województwo dolnośląskie, 50-155, Polska
Phone: +48 71 344 16 61
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