Tourist routes in Wrocław: Along Odra
Market Hall, Wrocław / Joanna Dzikowska / Shutterstock
Market Hall
It was built between 1906 and 1908 in place of the 14th century Lubusz bishops' residence, remodelled in 16th century into Sand Arsenal. The building survived until 1905 when it was demolished. Its only fragments are stone spheres fixed in the northern wall of Market Hall. It was designed by Richard Plüddemann. He combined the forms of historical style with the latest technological solutions and worldwide pioneer construction of parabolic reinforced concrete arches designed by Friedrich August Küster. It made the building unique and ensured it its own place in the manuals of architecture. After the great renovation of 1980-1983, Market Hall whose interior can surely be found among finest Wroclaw's commercial attractions, is still used for its original purposes.