Nadodrze (Polish pronunciation: ) is a housing estate in

Wrocław Wrocław (; german: Breslau, or . ; Silesian German: ''Brassel'') is a city in southwestern Poland and the largest city in the historical region of Silesia. It lies on the banks of the River Oder in the Silesian Lowlands of Central Europe, r ...

, Poland, separated in 1991 from a larger district, Olin, which now lies to the east of it. It also borders Kleczkow to the north and the Old Town to the west.Gdzie kończy a gdzie zaczyna się wrocławskie Nadodrze?
/ref> Nadodrze, known as '' Oder Suburb'' (German: Oder Vorstadt), was incorporated into the city in 1808, after the demolition of the city fortifications. The neighborhood was a historically poor and dangerous area, but since 2005 it was redeveloped, and became known for its arts scene. It is sometimes compared to Berlin's

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or Rome's Trastevere.

Location

Within the boundaries of Nadodrze, there is Kępa Mieszczańska island, and important objects of urban infrastructure: Wrocław Nadodrze train station, streetcar depot no. 2 at Słowiańska Street, and Wrocław Combined Heat and Power Plant. The seat of the Nadodrze Housing Estate Council is located at 43 Rydygiera St. In 2017, about 25 thousand people lived within the boundaries of Nadodrze.Liczba mieszkańców zameldowanych na pobyt stały i czasowy (stan na 31.12.2017)
The district is one of the most densely populated areas in Wroclaw.

History and development

Nadodrze is known both for its historical '' kamienicas'' and for its industrial development. Soon after World War II and the transfer of the city to Poland, the demographic composition of the population changed. Richer residents began to settle elsewhere, leading to a gradual decline, an increase in poverty and crime, and infrastructural decay. The revitalization of Nadodrze began only in 2005, and soon the neighborhood became the "symbol of Wrocław's revitalization". Dozens of historic houses, two main squares, schools, parks, and public spaces were renovated. Revitalization was also accompanied by the mass privatization of private apartments. Some researchers saw in the revitalization process a threat of

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. The city's program was criticized because it concentrated on cosmetic changes rather than attempts to improve the quality of life of the neighborhood's residents. The ''Łokietka 5 – Infopunkt Nadodrze'' is a center for supporting activities for the development of Nadodrze. It deals with cultural initiatives, coordinates inhabitants and local authorities, and brings together various communities functioning in Nadodrze. One of the new tourist attractions of Nadodrze is colorful courtyards at 14–16 Roosvelta Street. The work (''niemural''), which is a combination of ceramics, painting, and sculpture, is a joint effort of local residents in cooperation with Wroclaw artists and students of the Academy of Fine Arts. It is 250 meters long and covers an area of 1200 square meters. The neighborhood is also famous for its numerous cafes, stores, and art galleries. In 2014, Nadodrze's Kurkowa Street was used for filming of the

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film '' Bridge of Spies'', a

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-era spy thriller. Working alongside the Wrocław Film Commission, the film's producers set the street up to resemble Berlin in the 1950s and 1960s.

Gallery

File:Ehem. Corpshaus Lusatia (Breslau).JPG, Street art between Dubois and Pomorska streets File:Pomorska - panoramio.jpg, Mural by Blu, Pomorska Street File:Wrocław, Dworzec kolejowy Wrocław Nadodrze - fotopolska.eu (265928).jpg, Wrocław Nadodrze train station File:Wrocław, Chrobrego 11 - Jagiellończyka 20 - fotopolska.eu (267715).jpg, Crossroad of Chrobrego and Jagiellończyka streets File:Wrocław, św. Macieja 1-2 - fotopolska.eu (267578).jpg, Świętego Macieja Street File:Untitled - panoramio - lelekwp (50).jpg, Kurkowa Street was a shooting location for ''Bridge of Spies''

Famous people

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, Polish singer

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