Panorama Raclawicka

About

The Panorama Racławicka is a monumental 15 m × 114 m cyclorama that vividly portrays the 1794 Battle of Racławice, a pivotal moment in the Kościuszko Uprising. Created between 1893 and 1894 by artists such as Wojciech Kossak and Jan Styka, the painting was originally exhibited in Stryjski Park, Lwów, before being transported to Wrocław after World II. Reopened in 1985, the panorama now attracts roughly 400,000 visitors annually. Visitors step into a 360‑degree circular arena, positioned at the centre of the expansive canvas, and are immersed in sweeping vistas, dramatic explosions, and close‑up action scenes that unfold as they turn. The exhibit is located in its own dedicated wing of the National Museum in Wrocław, where the painting is preserved and displayed with meticulous care. While admission to the Panorama itself is paid, ticket holders receive complimentary access to the museum’s permanent collections, including the National Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, and the Four Domes Pavilion, for a period of three months from the date of purchase. The museum offers the same free entrance on Sundays and Saturdays and provides accessibility features for visitors with special needs.