Poland Dolnośląskie Poland
Centennial Hall
Iconic early-20th-century domed structure in Poland, renowned for its pioneering reinforced concrete architecture and UNESCO World Heritage status.
- 1 Wystawowa
- 71 347 51 50
- http://www.halastulecia.pl/
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Bearing its grand UNESCO World Heritage tag for all to see, the hulking Centennial Hall is a masterwork of concrete construction. Raised in accordance with plans by Max Berg back in 1911, it soars over the eastern edge of the city like a UFO that’s just plopped out of the stratosphere. The piece de resistance for lovers of architecture is the huge domed cupola. It spans 69 meters across and raises up more than 25 meters above the interior spaces. You can find all sorts of events taking place inside, from wrestling showdowns to business conferences. A small café just outside the north entrance offers a prime place to sit with a coffee and take it all in.
jrfrancis 3 years ago
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