Centennial Hall

Centennial Hall is one of the most impressive examples of 20th-century architecture and the only site in Wrocław inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List (2006). Situated next to Wrocław Zoo and Szczytnicki Park, it is a must-see on the city map – especially for lovers of modern architecture.

The history of architecture is not only Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque – Centennial Hall is a powerful reminder of that. Opened in 1913 as the Hala Ludowa (People's Hall), it was designed by the eminent architect Max Berg as an exhibition venue commemorating the centenary of the proclamation "To My People" by King Frederick William III of Prussia.

The hall's uniqueness lies primarily in the use of a reinforced concrete structure that was innovative for its time. For the first time on such a large scale reinforced concrete was used to create a dome with an impressive span of nearly 70 meters and a height exceeding 40 meters. The monumental massing, austere form and expressionist character of the design made the building a breakthrough in the history of construction and a harbinger of modernism.

To this day Centennial Hall functions as an events centre – concerts, congresses, fairs and sporting events are held there. In its immediate surroundings is the Pergola with the Multimedia Fountain – one of the largest in Europe – which in the summer season attracts spectacular shows of light, water and music.

It is a place that combines history, innovation and the city's contemporary cultural life – a symbol of architectural boldness and a vision that was ahead of its time.

• Information:
  Due to numerous events the interior of Centennial Hall is not always open to visitors. Regardless, it is worth visiting the interactive Discovery Centre.
  
  
• Opening hours:
  Summer season April–October Monday–Sunday 10:00–18:00
  Winter season November–March 09:00–17:00
  
  
• Location:
  Wystawowa 1, 51-618 Wrocław