Peace Bridge, Wrocław

Name: Peace Bridge
Address: Wrocław, Poland

#58 among attractions in Wrocław

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Peace Bridge is located in Wrocław, Poland and was built from 1954 to 1959. It spans over 124 metres and was designed by professor Jan Kmita. At first it was known as Wojewódzki Bridge, but was renamed the "Peace Bridge" in 1966. Before World War II, there was another bridge in the same place, named after the German philosopher and poet Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. It was made of iron, built in 1875, and lasted until 1945, when it was bombarded during the Siege of Breslau. ()

Local name: Most Pokoju Opened: 1959 (65 years ago)Length: 411 ftWidth: 84 ftCoordinates: 51°6'42"N, 17°2'56"E

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Stare MiastoWrocław Poland

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Day trips

Peace Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wrocław Cathedral, University of Wrocław Botanical Garden, National Museum, Church of St Mary on the Sand.

~1060 ftNW
Reconstructed medieval place of worship
Wrocław Cathedral, Wrocław
6 min walk • Wrocław Cathedral, known formally as the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, stands as an architectural masterpiece and a spiritual beacon in the heart of Wrocław, Poland. This Gothic church, with its twin spires reaching 98 meters into the sky, is a significant...
~1640 ftN
Park
University of Wrocław Botanical Garden, Wrocław
8 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Wrocław, Poland, the University of Wrocław Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis and a center for botanical research and education. Founded in 1811, it is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Poland and serves as a part of the University...
~590 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
National Museum, Wrocław
3 min walk • The National Museum in Wrocław stands as a beacon of Polish culture and art in the historic city of Wrocław, Poland. Founded in 1947, this prestigious institution is housed in a monumental building designed by architect Karl Friedrich Endell and constructed between...
0.4 miNW
Church
Church of St Mary on the Sand, Wrocław
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wrocław, Poland, the Church of St Mary on the Sand (Kościół Najświętszej Marii Panny na Piasku) stands as a serene testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This gothic church, with its origins dating back to the...
~1140 ftSE
Art Nouveau architecture, Bridge
Grunwald Bridge, Wrocław
6 min walk • Spanning the Oder River in Wrocław, Poland, the Grunwald Bridge, known locally as Most Grunwaldzki, is a striking and historically significant structure. Inaugurated in 1910, the bridge was an engineering marvel of its time, originally named the Imperial Bridge...
0.4 miNW
Church
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Wrocław
11 min walk • The Church of St. Cyril and Methodius is an orthodox church in Wrocław, Poland. It is located on the Wyspa Piasek.
~1620 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Architecture, Wrocław
8 min walk • The Museum of Architecture is in Wrocław, Poland. The museum was founded in 1965 and located in the historic Old Town. The museum is the only architecture museum in Poland. It is located in a 15th-century post-Bernardine set of buildings, including the St Bernardine of Sienna Church and a monastic quadrangle with a garden.
~1640 ftNW
Gothic architecture, Church
Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and St Bartholomew, Wrocław
8 min walk • Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and St. Bartholomew in Wrocław, Poland, is a two-storey brick Gothic church on the Cathedral Island.
0.4 miN
Museum
Museum of Natural History, Wrocław
10 min walk • The Museum of Natural History at Wrocław University is a large natural history museum at the University of Wrocław, in Wrocław, Poland.
~1970 ftW
Historic, traditional indoor market
Hala Targowa, Wrocław
10 min walk • Wrocław Market Hall is a food hall in central Wrocław, Poland. Designed by Richard Plüddemann, it was built between 1906-08 as the Breslauer Markthalle Nr 1, when the city was part of German Empire. The Hall was renowned for its then-innovative application of reinforced concrete trusses, which was unique in Europe at the time.
0.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Dominikańska, Wrocław
11 min walk • Galeria Dominikańska - a shopping center located between Dominikański Square and Blessed Czesław and Oławska Streets, in the central part of Wrocław.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peace Bridge?

Nearby attractions include National Museum, Wrocław (3 min walk), Wzgórze Polskie, Wrocław (4 min walk), Wrocław Cathedral, Wrocław (6 min walk), Park Słowackiego, Wrocław (6 min walk).

How to get to Peace Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peace Bridge:

Tram

Urząd Wojewódzki • Lines: 0L, 0P, 10, 16, 2, 33, 4 (6 min walk)
Katedra • Lines: 10, 2 (5 min walk)

Bus

Urząd Wojewódzki • Lines: 145, 146, 149, 240, 241, 246, 250, 253, 255, A, D, N (4 min walk)
Katedra • Lines: 111, 246, 253, 255, A, C, N (5 min walk)

Train

Wrocław Główny (27 min walk)
Wrocław Nadodrze (31 min walk)