Wrocław Exhibition Grounds
Historic site in Wrocław, Poland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Historic site in Wrocław, Poland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wrocław Exhibition Grounds (Polish: Tereny Wystawowe we Wrocławiu) are located in the eastern part of Wrocław, Poland, close to the city's zoological garden. Its construction works took place in 1911–1913, following the project of Max Berg and Hans Poelzig.
Wrocław Exhibition Grounds Polish: Tereny Wystawowe we Wrocławiu | |
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Location | Wrocław, Poland |
Coordinates | 51°06′28″N 17°04′41″E |
Design period | 1911 |
Built | 1913 |
Built for | Centennial Exhibition |
Architect | Max Berg and Hans Poelzig |
Architectural style(s) | Expressionist architecture |
Location of Wrocław Exhibition Grounds Polish: Tereny Wystawowe we Wrocławiu in Wrocław |
The Exhibition Grounds were designed to honor the centennial anniversary of king Frederick Wilhelm III's 1813 proclamation to the German nation (An Mein Volk) and the anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig. In 1913, the Centennial Exhibition was held here.
The site survived the World War II without any significant damage. In 1948, the Recovered Territories Exhibition was held at this venue.
Currently the Exhibition Grounds include:
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