Hala Ludowa
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| State Party |  Poland |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv |
| Identification | #1165 |
| Regionb | Europe and North America |
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Inscription History |
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| Formal Inscription: | 2006 30th Session |
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a Name as officially inscribed on the WH List |
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The Hala Stulecia (Centennial Hall, German: Jahrhunderthalle) or Hala Ludowa (People's Hall), is a historic building in Wrocław, Poland, built according to the plans of Max Berg. The hall was built in 1911-1913 in the previous horse racing area, during preparations for an exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig. The cupola was made of reinforced concrete and with an inner diameter of 69 m and 42 m high; it was the largest building of its kind at the time of construction.
The building is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006.
 The Hall featured in an old German postcard. |
 The Hall in 2001. |
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