Wapienna Street in Wrocław

Wapienna Street, with a length of 289 meters, is located in Wrocław, in the Huby district, within the former Krzyki district. It begins at Przestrzenna Street and ends at the intersection with Kamienna Street. Before World War II, it ran from Gliniana Street to Śliczna Street, but urban changes after the war shortened its course. The street is included in the municipal register of monuments and is protected due to its well-preserved historical urban layout, featuring numerous historic tenement houses and residential buildings ranging from four to six stories. The surface of Wapienna Street is paved with granite cobblestones, with only a short section near the intersection with Kamienna Street covered with asphalt. No public transportation lines run along the street, but the "Wapienna" bus stop is located nearby. The history of this street dates back to the 19th century when the Huby settlement was incorporated into Wrocław's city limits in 1868. It formerly bore the German name Gallestrasse, in honor of the astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle, the discoverer of Neptune. The name Wapienna was assigned in 1946, and its meaning is tied to the historical context of the city. The street serves a residential and commercial function; the western side features numerous residential buildings, while at number 35, there is a commercial building. Additionally, near Wapienna Street, there is a school area at 4 św. Jerzego Street, whose building has three above-ground floors. Wapienna Street is an example of Wrocław's evolving architecture, illustrating the transition from pre-war buildings to the urban solutions developed mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. Today, the protection of its monuments and historical urban layout highlights the significance of this location in the cultural and architectural context, and its history forms an interesting element in the narrative of Wrocław.