Wroclaw Medical University

The buildings of Wroclaw Medical University form a historic architectural complex in the Zacisze-Zalesie-Szczytniki district, entered in the heritage register.

A historic complex of buildings

The complex of buildings that now houses the university dates from 1890-1909. It originally served as a hospital. The whole complex is entered in the register of immovable heritage monuments.

Today's function

Today the historic buildings house Wroclaw Medical University, training doctors of various specialities as well as medical staff: pharmacists, laboratory diagnosticians, paramedics, dietitians, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, electroradiology technicians and health care managers. The university carries out teaching, research and clinical work, and besides its seat in Wrocław it also has a branch in Wałbrzych.

Surroundings

The complex lies close to Wrocław's Szczytniki district, next to the Centennial Hall, the Wrocław Zoo and Szczytnicki Park, which makes it possible to combine a walk among the historic architecture with a visit to these attractions.

Practical information

• District: Zacisze-Zalesie-Szczytniki, Wrocław
• The buildings are used by a working university - access to the interiors is limited to authorised persons
• The historic character of the complex can be admired from the outside while walking around the area