House under the Globe in Cracow

Cracow, 1 Długa Str.

Budowa
1904-1906

Description

House under the Globe in Cracow built in the period 1904-1906 according to Tadeusz Stryjeński and Franciszek Mączyński's design as the seat of the Cracow Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The sculptural decor of the portal was made by Konstanty Laszczka. The building occupies a plot at the corner of Długa and Basztowa streets. The elevations are faced with brick with stone details. The elevation facing Długa Street is thirteen axes and from the side of Basztowa Street there is a tower with a clock covered with a high dome of a pyramidal shape topped with an openwork globe. The Meeting Chamber according to Józef Mehoffer's design, one of the most magnificent interiors of the Art Nouveau period in Cracow is situated inside. At present, the building houses the seat of the Literary Press.

Image List

Cracow - House under the Globe. Picture by Piotr Kożurno.
Cracow - House under the Globe. Picture by Piotr Kożurno.
Cracow - House under the Globe. Picture by Piotr Kożurno.
Cracow - House under the Globe. Picture by Piotr Kożurno.
Cracow - House under the Globe. Picture by Piotr Kożurno.
Cracow - House under the Globe. Picture by Piotr Kożurno.
Cracow - House under the Globe. Picture by Piotr Kożurno.
Cracow - House under the Globe. Picture by Piotr Kożurno.
Cracow - House under the Globe. Picture by Piotr Kożurno.

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