The boom in interest in the Solidarity years has been met with the news that a European Solidarity Centre is to be built in Gdańsk. Due to be completed by October 2013, the project will incorporate conference rooms, restaurant, the Roads to Freedom exhibition, a library, archive material and a large number of educational activities. The idea is simple: to promote democracy and independence, as well as maintain contacts with human rights organisations. Situated next to Solidarity Square next to the famous Gate #2 and the BHP Hall where the famous accords were signed, it will also be the setting for Lech Wałęsa’s and the Solidarity Foundation’s new offices.