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Meteorological column in Wrocław

Meteorological column in Wrocław, Meteorological column in Wrocław, Poland.

The Meteorological column in Wrocław is a public measurement station with multiple instruments mounted on its structure to capture weather data including temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, and wind speed. These devices work together to provide accurate readings of local conditions throughout the day.

The column was erected in the 1880s on the eastern side of Świdnicka Street, where it meets the Staromiejska Promenade near the former guardhouse (Odwach). Its placement at the crossing of the main shopping street and the old-town park followed 19th-century spa-composition ideas. It underwent thorough conservation in 1984–1985.

The name "Pogodynka" comes from the Polish word for a weather forecaster, a diminutive of pogoda, weather. The column stands where Świdnicka, Wrocław's main shopping street, meets the Promenada Staromiejska, and its form as small-scale architecture echoes 19th-century spa compositions. Its sandstone turret, clock and Wild-type anemometer make it a reading point on the walk between the Old Town and the moat park.

The column stands on the eastern side of Świdnicka Street, where it meets the Promenada Staromiejska, near the former Odwach building. The instruments sit in a glazed interior above head height, so readings are taken by looking at the barometer and thermometer mounted on the tower. The sandstone structure rests on a small raised base.

The column stands where Świdnicka Street meets the Promenada Staromiejska, a layout borrowed from 19th-century spa design, which placed small architectural features at the crossing of a shopping street and a park. Its sandstone tower was thoroughly conserved in 1984–1985.

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