Barasch Brothers’ Department Store
A historic department store in Wrocław’s city center, originally built to serve the commercial heart of the city under German rule, now home to the Phoenix Department Store.
At a glance
The Barasch Brothers’ Department Store stands between the eastern side of Wrocław’s market square and Ulica Szewska, a prime location for retail commerce. The building’s original purpose as a department store reflects the commercial vitality of early twentieth-century Breslau.
History
The store bears the name of the Barasch family, who operated this commercial establishment during the period when Wrocław was known as Breslau and part of the German-speaking territories. Today, the building serves a new merchant—the Phoenix Department Store—continuing its role as a retail destination in the city center.
What you see
The building occupies a strategic corner position adjacent to Wrocław’s market square, one of Europe’s largest. Its placement between major commercial streets underscores its importance as an anchor point in the historic city’s shopping district.
Cultural significance
The store represents an era of urban commercial development and reflects Wrocław’s transformation from Breslau to its current Polish identity. Such department stores played a central role in shaping public spaces and shopping culture across Central European cities.
Key facts
- Country: Poland
- City: Wrocław
- Coordinates: 51.10944444°N, 17.03305556°E
- Current tenant: Phoenix Department Store (Dom Handlowy Feniks)
Practical information & getting there
The building is located on the eastern edge of Wrocław’s Old Town Market Square in the city center, accessible on foot from major attractions. For opening hours and current exhibitions at the Phoenix Department Store, contact the venue directly.
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