Architecture and history
The Centennial Hall (designed by Max Berg) was built in 1913 as one of the world's first monumental reinforced-concrete buildings, with a dome of a span then astonishing. To this day it serves as a venue for performances, sport and congresses. In 2006 it joined the UNESCO list as a milestone in the history of engineering architecture.
What is around it
- The multimedia fountain — shows of water, light and music in season (free)
- The pergola — a semicircular structure around a pond, an atmospheric walk
- Szczytnicki Park and the Japanese Garden — next door, good for half a day
- The zoo and Afrykarium — right beside it, one of the most popular in Poland
Visiting
There is a multimedia exhibition about the building's history and construction; the hall itself can be visited when no event is on. The grounds around it (the park, the pergola and the fountain) are open to all and free — a popular place for a family walk.
How to get there and practical info
- Location
- About 4 km east of the Market Square (Szczytnicki Park)
- Getting there
- About 15–20 min by tram from the centre
- The fountain
- Seasonal shows, free; the timetable is online
- The exhibition
- Ticketed; the hall is open when no event is on
- Nearby
- The zoo/Afrykarium and the Japanese Garden
- Time needed
- Half a day with the park and the area around
When to go
The park and the Japanese Garden wake up and the fountain starts for the season.
Evening fountain shows and everything open for families.
Szczytnicki Park in autumn colours and fewer crowds.
The fountain is off; the hall and exhibition are open and the area is quiet.
Other sights in Wrocław
Straight-line distances from „The Centennial Hall" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.
Where to stay nearby
Places from our list that have The Centennial Hall within walking distance or a short drive.
