Good evening in Wrocław

The "Good Evening in Wrocław" neon sign is a well-known architectural landmark located on the roof of an apartment building at 106–114 Piłsudskiego Street in Wrocław. Designed by architect Janusz Tarantowicz, the neon was approved in 1960 and installed on the building in early 1962, becoming the first large-scale neon sign in the city. Its design features a human figure holding a flower and tipping its hat, accompanied by the text "dobry wieczór we Wrocławiu" ("good evening in Wrocław"). In the 1980s, due to renovations of the building, the neon was relocated to the roof—a change approved by the Chief Artistic Supervisor of Wrocław in 1984. A smaller version, designed by Jerzy Werszler, replaced the original. The fate of the earlier version remains unknown. Following the restructuring of the Polish State Railways (PKP) in the 21st century, the neon was deactivated due to a lack of funding for its maintenance. In 2009, an association of neon enthusiasts was formed to advocate for its restoration. With support from the Wrocław Aquapark, the neon was successfully relit on October 1, 2010. The sign also inspired the song "Neonowy Pan" ("The Neon Man"), which won an award in the 1976 "Wrocławska Piosenka" competition and was re-arranged by the band Eklektik Session in 2013. Today, the neon remains not only a symbol of Wrocław but also an important part of its cultural identity and an example of successful efforts to preserve local heritage.