states: [poland]
category: cultural
year: 2006
location: Silesia Region, Lower Silesian Voivodship
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 51.1069472222, 17.0770138888
Centennial Hall in Wrocław, Poland, is an iconic World Heritage site renowned for its pioneering reinforced concrete design, completed in 1913 by architect Max Berg. Originally built as an exhibition hall to commemorate the centennial of the Battle of Leipzig, it features a distinctive symmetrical structure with a vast central dome, showcasing early 20th-century engineering innovation. Today, it serves as a multifunctional venue for cultural and sporting events, reflecting its enduring historical and architectural significance.
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