Bydgoszcz, Poland
Art Nouveau Beauty of Bydgoszcz
Architectural trail for lovers of beautiful details, leading through the pearls of Bydgoszcz's Art Nouveau and eclecticism.
Architectural trail for lovers of beautiful details, leading through the pearls of Bydgoszcz's Art Nouveau and eclecticism.
Architectural trail for lovers of beautiful details, leading through the pearls of Bydgoszcz's Art Nouveau and eclecticism.
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The beginning of a walk at one of the most beautiful squares in Bydgoszcz. A story about its history as the center of the German community in the city and about the dominating neo-Gothic church, which in its form refers to the famous cathedral in Cologne.
The monumental, multi-figured bronze sculpture that is the pride of Bydgoszcz. The story of its dramatic, biblical symbolism, about the author Ferdinand Lepcke, the destruction of the fountain during World War II, and the extraordinary social initiative that faithfully reconstructed it after 60 years.
Stroll along Bydgoszcz's main, elegant artery. We stop in front of the "Pod Orłem" Hotel - a pearl of Bydgoszcz's architecture. The story of its creator, the master builder Józef Święcicki, the rich symbolism of the facade inspired by the Baroque, and the famous guests who stayed at this luxurious hotel.
We turn into a street that is a true open-air gallery of architectural art. Each tenement house is a unique work in the Art Nouveau style. A story about the distinctive features of Secession visible on the facades: fluid, wavy lines, plant ornaments, masks, and asymmetric bay windows.
The route naturally leads to the green Music District. At its heart stands the building of the Pomeranian Philharmonic. In front of it stands another symbol of Bydgoszcz - the statue of the Archer. The story of its controversial history, of how the nudity of the sculpture shocked the residents, and why today it is one of the most eagerly photographed objects in the city.
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