CivcraftImport:Cities2/breslau
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| Breslau"Capital of Prussia" | |
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| http://i.imgur.com/GCBpvwp.png <wrap lo>Overview of Breslau[1]</wrap> | |
| das_breslauer_wappen.png <wrap lo>Breslau Coat of Arms</wrap> | |
| A City of The Kingdom of Prussia | |
| Local Languages | English, German |
| Demonyn | Breslauer, Prussian |
| Leader | Friedrich I |
| Establishment | 24 May 2013 |
| Population | ~40 |
| Abbreviation | BRL |
| Coordinates | 10250,2900 |
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Breslau
Breslau, like Danzig in 1.0, was named after an actual Prussian city. It is the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia in the Second World.
History
Unlike many other groups at the beginning of the new world, Prussia decided to take its time with selecting its city location, so the final building site was chosen nearly 6 days after the world began. Like Danzig before it, Breslau is located in the far +,+ quadrant, as to avoid the petty griefers that surround the 0,0 area. The site was chosen on the coast, where one river flows out to the Eastern Sea. This, aided by the tight community and active residents make Breslau a relatively safe city for its citizens.
On November 10, 2013, Breslau went public following the coronation of King Friedrich I.
Landmarks and Surroundings
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| File:Http://i.imgur.com/y0UJvX4.png |
| Streetmap of Breslau, November 2013[2] |
</WRAP> Breslau is located on one large and two smaller plains islands. The islands are formed by the forked river Oder that flows through Prussia, and are bordered to the north by the Eastern Sea. Most of the city is located on the central island, while the harbour district is located on the large island. The eastern island is currently unbuilt but is planned to hold the Cathedral District.
The city is unusual for the world of CivCraft, as it is one of the only cities that does not use a grid-based system. You can look at a Google Streetview-style view of the city here[3], but it might be somewhat outdated.
Breslau is known mainly for its uniformity and architecture, and as such has numerous landmarks.
Danziger Platz
This is the main square in Breslau, named for the previous capital of Prussia. Centred in the square used to be the statue "Rider of Prussia", which has since been moved to the university grounds. It now holds a pillar commemorating the founding of Prussia. In december, the square is covered in snow, and a big Christmas tree is erected.
The Cathedral
The Cathedral (full name: Breslauer Dom) is currently the youngest and at the same time biggest landmark in Breslau, expanding the city to a landmass to the east. It is based on two Churches of the real world, St. Pauls in London and the Berliner Dom.
The Palace
The home of the Prussian King, this building occupies most of the north of the central district. It is based on plans for the Residenzschloss in Darmstadt. The King resides in an ornate throneroom on the north side, and the ministers occupy rooms in the rest of the palace. Luscious gardens are located in the two courtyards of the Palace.
The Opera House
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| File:Http://i.imgur.com/E0j1K53.png |
| The Opera House and its garden[4] |
</WRAP> The jewel in the crown of Prussian Culture. The Opera House, its design based loosely off the Opera Garnier in Paris, is intended to host big shows, such as the Drama Awards. It has a capacity for 100 theatregoers, and a big stage. There are 3 viewing levels, of which the upper level is reserved for the King and his Ministers.
The Market
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| The Market[5] |
</WRAP> Designed for international trade, the market is located in the harbour to meet anyone travelling by boat. However, because trade in Prussia is mostly case-by-case, there is nothing currently for sale in the market.
The Grand Central Station
The Grand Central Station <wrap lo>(german: Hauptbahnhof)</wrap> is located in the Harbour district. From here, it is possible to access the Prussian Subway or the CIC, serving international locations. A link with the Royal Prussian Railroad is present, but closed off to the Public.
The _dbb_ memorial Museum
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</WRAP> Designed by _dbb_ himself, it is the host of many Prussian exhibits. The museum is located east of the Opera House.
Abbey
Formally named the Church of Saint Walpurga and the attached Breslauer Abbey, it was designed and built by AbbotAlban. While it is not located within the city proper, it falls under the jurisdiction of the city of Breslau.
Economy
Breslau is the residence of multiple companies, such as Baukunst, the Bank of Prussia, Preußische Redstone GmbH, and the Prussian Rail Corporation.
See Prussia's economy article for more information.
Transportation
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| Breslau's subway system[7] |
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Breslau has a well developed subway system. It consists of five stations spaced regularly throughout the city, and two-way rails to prevent any collisions. The stations are:
- Farms West
- Opera House
- Hauptbahnhof
- Danziger Platz
- Breslau North
Notable Residents
The city has many notable residents, including Koentinius, Gezoerksel, Chuckizzle, Kawww, BlueMoonP, Kaelthas88, and Gotterdammer among others.