Police headquarters, Wrocław, Police administrative building in Wrocław, Poland.
The Police Headquarters in Wrocław is a monumental building designed by Rudolf Fernholz and built from 1927 to 1929. Its main north facade on Podwale Street has a portico with four pillars 13.1 metres high, topped by larger-than-life Roman warrior sculptures by Felix Kupsch. The building has five internal courtyards, including a prison courtyard with reliefs of police duties.
Construction began in 1927 following architect Rudolf Fernholz's design, establishing this as a landmark in Wrocław's urban landscape. The challenging soil conditions required innovative foundation techniques during the building process.
The main north facade on Podwale Street has a portico on four pillars 13.1 metres tall, topped by larger-than-life Roman warrior sculptures by Felix Kupsch. Kupsch also designed the terracotta reliefs around the main portal, fired in Ullersdorf. A bronze sculpture by him was placed at the corner of Łąkowa and Podwale in 1929.
Located on Podwale Street 31-33 in the city center, the building is easily accessible from major public areas. Its distinctive architecture and central location make it a recognizable landmark for visitors exploring Wrocław's urban heritage.
The main entrance portico rests on four pillars 13.1 metres tall, each topped by an oversized Roman warrior sculpted by Felix Kupsch. Behind them, two flights of outdoor steps lead to the main portal, decorated with terracotta reliefs made in Ullersdorf and also designed by Kupsch. A bronze sculpture by the same artist was placed in 1929 at the corner of Łąkowa and Podwale.
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