8 Kolobrzeska, Bydgoszcz, Poland
The red brick renaissance armoury (Polish: Wielka Zbrojownia) was built in 17th century due the growing threat of Swedish invasion. Designed by one of Gdansk’s finest architects Anthonis van Obbergen the armoury is Mannerist in style with sandstone decors and clear resemblance to Haarlem’s Vleeshal.
The building burned down during World War II and was later reconstructed in 1947-1965 with some renovation works in early 2000’s.
Today the building houses parts of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk.
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