Iglica, Steel spire at Exhibition Ground, Wrocław, Poland
Iglica is a 90.3-meter steel spire at the Exhibition Ground in Wrocław, Poland, rising beside Centennial Hall. The slender steel construction marks the park skyline with its vertical line.
The construction was built in 1948 for the Exhibition of Regained Territories following a design by Professor Stanisław Hempel. The original height of 106 meters was reduced several times during later work.
The name comes from Polish and means "needle," describing the slender shape of the construction. Today visitors see the structure as a symbol of post-war reconstruction efforts when they walk through the exhibition grounds.
The structure stands in Szczytnicki Park beside the Multimedia Fountain and is easily reached on foot from the Centennial Hall complex. The spire is best seen in daylight when its steel framework stands against the sky.
In 2007 the spire turned into the tallest Christmas tree in Europe through a lighting installation. This project brought new attention to the structure and showed its flexibility as a city landmark.
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