Komora Wodna w Warszawie, Classicist building in Praga-North district, Poland
The Water Chamber is a brick structure designed by Antonio Corazzi located in the Praga-North district near the Vistula River bank at the intersection of Kłopotowskiego Street and Szczecińskie Boulevard. The building combines classical architectural lines with a functional design from the early 19th century.
The Water Chamber was constructed between 1824 and 1825 to serve as an office for monitoring water levels and collecting fees for the floating bridge crossing. Its creation reflected the need to manage growing urban infrastructure related to river traffic.
The facade displays a sculptural relief by Tomasz Accadi showing Poseidon on a chariot pulled by four fish-tailed horses with dolphins surrounding the scene. This artwork visually communicates the building's purpose and its ties to the river.
The building houses offices of Warsaw City Hall responsible for registering vital records and issuing civil documents. Visitors can approach the structure during business hours when administrative functions are taking place.
An iron water gauge at the base of the building records historical flood levels of the Vistula River. The highest mark dates to 1844 and reveals the extreme water conditions the city once experienced.
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