Odwach w Poznaniu, Military building in Old Town, Poland
Description
The Odwach in Poznań is a classicist building in the Old Town featuring four Tuscan columns and a portico as its main design elements. Projecting sections on both sides of the facade add architectural depth to the structure.
History
The building was constructed between 1783 and 1787 under the patronage of Kazimierz Raczyński, replacing an earlier wooden structure that functioned as a military guardhouse. This marked the shift from temporary wooden construction to a permanent classicist building.
Culture
The building displays coats of arms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Raczyński family, and the city of Poznań on its facades. These symbols link local history with the classical architectural forms of the structure.
Practical
The building is centrally located in the Old Town and currently houses the Museum of the Greater Poland Uprising 1918-1919. Visitors can view the classicist architecture from outside and explore the interior with its exhibitions on regional history.
Did you know?
The frieze above the entrance features triglyphs that combine classical architectural elements with Polish military heritage. This blend of ancient design principles and local symbolism stands out among other structures in the Old Town.
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