Aula Leopoldina

Aula Leopoldina is the ceremonial hall inside the main building of the University of Wrocław, at plac Uniwersytecki 1. Its painted ceiling and walls, Baroque stucco and sculpted cherubs make the room the main reason to visit. Tickets can cover other university rooms too, including Oratorium Marianum, a small museum and the Mathematical Tower, whose rooftop has city views. Check ahead for closures or ceremonies, which can affect access to the hall.

A ceremonial hall inside the university

Aula Leopoldina is on the second floor of the main university building. The hall takes its name from Emperor Leopold I, the university’s founder, and dates to the 1720s and 1730s. It was built for university ceremonies and is also used for classical concerts.

Look across the ceiling and walls for the painted scenes, stucco work and cherubs. The decoration fills the hall, giving the room a chapel-like appearance. Take time to look up and around rather than focusing on one part of the interior.

Other rooms in the university complex

A ticket can include more than Aula Leopoldina. The complex also has Oratorium Marianum, another painted room, a small museum and the Mathematical Tower, with a rooftop viewpoint. Ticket options have been described as covering two, three or four rooms; check current access and ticket details before your visit.

The hall may be unavailable during a ceremony, so confirm whether it is open on the day. An adjacent church is also noted for painted ceilings similar to those in the university rooms.