World Heritage Identification Number: 1165
World Heritage since: 2006
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇵🇱 Poland
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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A Pioneering Masterpiece: The Centennial Hall in Wrocław
The Centennial Hall, officially known as the Jahrhunderthalle, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and vision of its architect, Max Berg. Situated in the heart of Wrocław, Poland, this iconic structure has been a significant part of the city's landscape since its completion in 1913. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, the Centennial Hall is a remarkable example of early 20th-century modern engineering and architecture.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The Centennial Hall, a landmark in the history of reinforced concrete architecture, was erected in 1911-1913 by the architect Max Berg as a multi-purpose recreational building, situated in the Exhibition Grounds. In form it is a symmetrical quatrefoil with a vast circular central space that can seat some 6,000 persons. The 23m-high dome is topped with a lantern in steel and glass. The Centennial Hall is a pioneering work of modern engineering and architecture, which exhibits an important interchange of influences in the early 20th century, becoming a key reference in the later development of reinforced concrete structures.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
Criterion (i): The Centennial Hall of Wrocł aw is a creative and innovative example in the development of construction technology in large reinforced concrete structures. The Centennial Hall occupies a key position in the evolution of methods of reinforcement in architecture, and one of the climax points in the history of the use of metal in structural consolidation.
Criterion (ii): The Centennial Hall is a pioneering work of modern engineering and architecture, which exhibits an important interchange of influences in the early 20th century, becoming a key reference in the later development of reinforced concrete structures.
Criterion (iv): As part of the exhibition grounds of Wrocł aw, the Centennial Hall is an outstanding example of modern recreational architecture that served a variety of purposes, ranging from conferences and exhibitions to concerts, theatre and opera.
Encyclopedia Record: Centennial Hall (Wrocław)
The Centennial Hall ; German: Jahrhunderthalle), formerly named People's Hall, is a historic building in Wrocław, Poland. It was constructed according to the plans of architect Max Berg in 1911–1913. Max Berg designed Centennial Hall to serve as a multifunctional structure to host "exhibitions, concerts, theatrical and opera performances, and sporting events". The hall continues to be used for sporting events, business summits, and concerts.Additional Site Details
Area: 36.69 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 51.1069472222 , 17.0770138888
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