Prussian Eastern Railway Headquarters in Bydgoszcz

The Prussian Eastern Railway Headquarters features four floors with decorative stonework, ornamental gables, and intricate window designs representing Mannerist architecture.

Martin Gropius designed this railway administration center during Poland's industrial expansion, marking a period of significant transportation development in the late 19th century.

The building reflects the fusion of German and Polish influences in Bydgoszcz through its architectural elements and administrative function in the railway network.

The structure stands at coordinates 53.1303°N, 17.9956°E and maintains its position on the Polish cultural heritage register as a protected historical monument.

The headquarters combines Italian and Netherlandish Mannerist elements with classical proportions, creating a distinctive example of 19th-century administrative architecture.

Location: Bydgoszcz

Inception: 1889

Architects: Martin Gropius

Architectural style: mannerism

Floors above the ground: 4

GPS coordinates: 53.13030,17.99560

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:46