Wrocław Market Hall was designed by Richard Plüddemann and built between 1906-08. It is situated by Ulica Piaskowa, at the junction of Plac Nankiera and Ulica Sw. Ducha close to Market Square, Wrocław and oldest districts of Wrocław. The Hall was completed along with similar building at Ulica Kolejowa. Both buildings were created in order to organize street trading in the city center. Once completed, all street markets have been moved into the newly opened halls.

The building was not severely damaged during the World War II

World War II

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 and continued to be used as originally intended shortly after. It was completely renovated between 1980-83. The Wrocław Market Hall remains one of the biggest traditional markets in the city.

Architecture

The hall was renowned for its then innovative application of reinforced concrete trusses, which was unique in Europe

Europe

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at the time.