Wrocław is a city located in southwestern Poland and serves as the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Situated on the banks of the Oder (Odra) River within the Silesian Lowlands, it holds the distinction of being the largest city and historical capital of the Silesia region.
As of 2025, Wrocław is the third-largest city in Poland with an official population of 672,545. The broader metropolitan area surrounding the city has a population of approximately 1.25 million residents.