A concrete dome that still feels futuristic—because it’s basically a structural idea with walls attached.
Multi-purpose hall in Wrocław, Poland.
Visitor Guide
Stand in the central volume and look up long enough for your eyes to understand the rib logic; then walk the perimeter to feel the dome’s scale shift.
Exterior wide shot at golden hour to emphasize the dome profile; interior upward shot midday when light is even.
Venue/event hall—interior access depends on event schedule; exterior is always worthwhile.
This is early reinforced-concrete audacity: a dome pushing the material’s possibilities before the rules were fully written.
45–90 minutes
Design & Structure
Early modern structural experimentation: reinforced-concrete dome design driven by compression flow and rib geometry.
Reinforced concrete—chosen for monolithic continuity and compressive performance at large span.
Shell action distributes loads across the dome surface; ribs and ring forces manage thrust and stability.
Nearby in Wrocław
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Centennial Hall?+
Centennial Hall was designed by Max Berg and completed in 1911. It is located in Wrocław, Poland.
Where is Centennial Hall located?+
Centennial Hall is located in Wrocław, Poland. Its coordinates are 51.1069°, 17.0772°.
When was Centennial Hall built?+
Centennial Hall was completed in 1911. It was designed by Max Berg.
Can I visit Centennial Hall?+
Centennial Hall is a real building in Wrocław that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.