Main building of Gdańsk University of Technology, Renaissance Revival university building in Gdańsk, Poland
The main building of Gdańsk University of Technology is a structure in Renaissance Revival style from the early 1900s. The complex houses multiple academic departments and serves as the central administration and teaching hub of the institution.
The building was founded between 1900 and 1904 as the Königliche Technische Hochschule zu Danzig. After World War II, the institution was transformed into Gdańsk University of Technology as it is known today.
The building displays elaborate architectural details with ornamental copper gutters supported by carved figures. These decorative elements shape its appearance and reflect the ambitions its founders held for the new educational institution.
The building complex is accessible to visitors during opening hours and parts of the interior can be viewed. It is advisable to check ahead about guided tours or special viewing arrangements, as not all areas are freely accessible.
Inside the building hangs a Foucault pendulum that demonstrates Earth's rotation through its continuous movement. The pendulum is supported by an electromagnetic suspension system and is a remarkable example of how physics is made visible in the everyday academic space.
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