Palace of Culture and Science (PKiN)
Constructed in 1952-1955 and given to Poland by Stalin as a "gift" from the Soviet Union.
It is 234,5 meters high.
Nikon COOLPIX A 1/800s f/5.6 at 18.5mm iso100
full exif
Fascinating architecture and not what I normally envision as being Soviet era architecture, ie, block house design. In a lot of ways, this building has some features that seem more reminisce of earlier Russia. With the spire atop and all the embellishments, it surely is a magnificent building.
It looks quite prickly with all those embellishments and the spikey spire. Also seems quite ornate for most Soviet era buildings. Excellent PoV and composition. V
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