Collegium Maius, University building in Toruń, Poland.
Collegium Maius is a red-brick building with stepped gables and a distinctive tower that stands along Fosa Staromiejska street. Its facade displays fine stonework and rows of tall windows that give it a formal, classical appearance.
The building was constructed in 1907 as a vocational school for crafts. It later became an administrative center and was converted to a detention facility during the Second World War.
The architectural design by G. Colley incorporates elements of medieval sacred, defensive, and residential architecture reflecting the German national style and Teutonic traditions.
The building now houses the Faculty of Philology at Nicolaus Copernicus University with lecture halls and offices spread throughout. Access to certain areas may be limited when classes or official events are taking place.
A statue honoring Stanisław Łaszewski, the first governor of the Pomeranian region, has stood beside the building since 1997. Many visitors walk past this memorial without noticing its significance to the region's administrative history.
Location: Toruń
GPS coordinates: 53.01170,18.60130
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07
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