The Plac Grunwaldzki is a space filled with various sounds – some of them reminiscent of the city's hum and clamor, others reminiscent of nature and the river. Have you ever wondered what Grunwald sounds like? While wandering around, have you ever heard sounds that were previously hidden or surprising? Or perhaps you're just learning to listen to the city?
Whether you're familiar with the soundscape of Grunwaldzki Square or just want to immerse yourself in it, we have two walks for you that will help you learn to truly listen to your surroundings. These events also serve as a prelude to two musical performances we'll be inviting you to this fall.
During our walks, we'll train our hearing with a series of exercises derived from soundscape studies to capture what we miss daily as we move through the city. At the same time, we'll discuss the sounds this part of Wrocław is filled with, how the neighborhood's sound connects with its character, and how it affects the well-being of its residents.
Walk schedule:
- June 18, 2026 (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting point: corner of Piastowska and Grunwaldzka, next to the parcel locker behind Pasaż Grunwaldzki
Find the collection point on Google Maps: link
- June 20, 2026 (Saturday) at 10:00 AM
Meeting point: Janiszewskiego Street 11-17, building C-1 of the Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Faculty of Electronics, Wrocław University of Science and Technology)
Find the collection point on Google Maps: link
How to sign up?
- via the form: https://bit.ly/DPG2026-zapisy-spacery
- by phone (71) 757 15 87 or (+48) 573 815 456 (Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 10:00 to 16:00; Wednesday and Thursday from 13:00 to 19:00)
- by email: placgrunwaldzki@ladnehistorie.pl
Participation in the meetings is free, and the only requirement is prior registration. Participation in the series constitutes acceptance of the following regulations: Rules of participation.
About the presenters:
Marta Konieczna Music critic and sound culture promoter. Co-curator and producer of the Canti Spazializzati workshop and concert series. Previously, she was the editor of the contemporary music magazine "Glissando." She publishes in "Ruch Muzyczny," and her texts have also appeared in "Dwutygodnik," "Krytyka Polityczna," and "Mint Magazine." She holds a BA in Music in the Media from the Academy of Music in Łódź and a MA in Musicology from the University of Wrocław. She works at the Wrocław Institute of Culture.
Basia Celebucka – Graduate of spatial sociology, cultural studies, and urban studies. Associated with the House of Peace Foundation as coordinator and program director of the "Other Center" project, which involves the economic and social revitalization of four Wrocław neighborhoods since 2019. For three years, associated with the Lower Silesian Federation of Non-Governmental Organizations, where she supported informal groups and young NGOs in implementing grants under the Lower Silesian Small Grants program and the Lower Silesian Small Initiatives Fund. Creator and co-creator of local initiatives related to the social transformation of public spaces and the animation of local communities, including "Project Przejście," "Żywa Ulica," and "Pamiętam Ratusz." Educator in conducting local diagnoses and participatory activities in neighborhoods. Researcher of the local environment of organizations and institutions. From 2015 to 2017, she was involved in the community of social cooperatives, promoting socially responsible business and organizing cultural events at the WSS PANATO in Wrocław.
„"Sounds of Grunwaldzki Square: Hidden" is a project carried out by the Ładne Historie Foundation and co-financed by the Municipality of Wrocław (www.wroclaw.pl).
The events are co-organized by Academic Radio LUZ, Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Department of Acoustics, Multimedia and Signal Processing) and Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich in Wrocław.
