Wrocław Central

Wrocław Główny is the largest railway station in Wrocław, located on the border of the Świdnickie Przedmieście and Huby districts, adjacent to the Wroclavia shopping center. It holds the Premium category according to PKP, and its history dates back to the 1840s when the first railway lines to the city were established. Between 1855 and 1857, the first station building, designed by Wilhelm Grapow, was constructed, becoming one of the largest structures of its kind in Europe. The platform hall with its glass roof became a hallmark of the building, which connected various railway directions. During the expansion between 1899 and 1904, designed by Bernard Klüsch, new platforms and a hall were added, enhancing its functionality and capacity to handle over a dozen tracks. The station's architecture combined elements of historicism and Art Nouveau, and after World War II, the building underwent numerous modernizations, including adaptations to new standards and reconstruction following wartime damage. In 2012, a comprehensive renovation was completed, strengthening the infrastructure and introducing modern solutions such as passenger information systems and platform hall roofing. Wrocław Główny also plays an important cultural role; it has served as a backdrop for films like "Stawka większa niż życie" ("More Than Life at Stake") and "Mniejsze niebo" ("A Smaller Sky"). Interestingly, until 2010, it housed one of the last remaining station cinemas in Europe, which attracted millions of viewers over more than 60 years. Opposite the station, there are hotels such as the Grand Hotel and Hotel Kronprinz, making this location a significant point on the map of Wrocław.