#Traffic facility #Poděbrady #1929
Československé státní dráhy (Czechoslovak State Railways)
náměstí T.G. Masaryka 210/17
290 01
Poděbrady,
Czechia
Public transport: Poděbrady nádraží (Train station)
Access: Accessible
Today's use: Train station
Description
And not only the first, but also a very beautiful and pleasant, because it is bright and balanced in its proportions. Various functions of the building are already displayed on the exterior building. The semicircular, pavilion/avant-corps-like part of the building in the northwest with the large windows houses the restaurant. It was once sponsored by the Benešov brewery. On the right southeat side, is located the station building. It is divided into an entrance area on the right and an exit area on the left. Stairs connect the square with the station hall. In between is an apparently constructivist "gate" with an attached flagpole. Inside the gate is situated a gem of the station's signs: a yellow arrow pointing to the entrance. Under this gate is also attached the national coat of arms of the first Czechoslovak Republic made of granite by Karel Štipl. The entrance and exit areas are covered by a strong reinforced concrete awning. Above this awning follows a row of ribbon windows. The upper large windows illuminate the station hall even more. Outside, this area is surmounted by a small tower with a clock. Inside, visitors and passengers of the station might spent time looking at the colourful windows. They date from the 1960s and show, among others, the Bohemian king Jiří z Poděbrad (George of Poděbrady). Several things have been preserved in their original state, such as the ceramic tiles in the hall or the statue Electrification of the railway (Elektrifikace železnic) by Jan Kodet. The station is equipped with everything practical and good that passengers might need. These include the ticket offices, shops, a kiosk, the restaurant, and public toilets. In the south-east is located an apartment building for employees of the railway, marked as an independent building.
Description
And not only the first, but also a very beautiful and pleasant, because it is bright and balanced in its proportions. Various functions of the building are already displayed on the exterior building. The semicircular, pavilion/avant-corps-like part of the building in the northwest with the large windows houses the restaurant. It was once sponsored by the Benešov brewery. On the right southeat side, is located the station building. It is divided into an entrance area on the right and an exit area on the left. Stairs connect the square with the station hall. In between is an apparently constructivist "gate" with an attached flagpole. Inside the gate is situated a gem of the station's signs: a yellow arrow pointing to the entrance. Under this gate is also attached the national coat of arms of the first Czechoslovak Republic made of granite by Karel Štipl. The entrance and exit areas are covered by a strong reinforced concrete awning. Above this awning follows a row of ribbon windows. The upper large windows illuminate the station hall even more. Outside, this area is surmounted by a small tower with a clock. Inside, visitors and passengers of the station might spent time looking at the colourful windows. They date from the 1960s and show, among others, the Bohemian king Jiří z Poděbrad (George of Poděbrady). Several things have been preserved in their original state, such as the ceramic tiles in the hall or the statue Electrification of the railway (Elektrifikace železnic) by Jan Kodet. The station is equipped with everything practical and good that passengers might need. These include the ticket offices, shops, a kiosk, the restaurant, and public toilets. In the south-east is located an apartment building for employees of the railway, marked as an independent building.
History
The station was built between 1929 and 1931 for the spa town of Poděbrady. According to some sources, it was highly praised for its architecture until World War II. The large number of originally preserved materials and artistic sculptures is exceptional. For this reason, the station was listed as a national cultural asset in 2010.
History
The station was built between 1929 and 1931 for the spa town of Poděbrady. According to some sources, it was highly praised for its architecture until World War II. The large number of originally preserved materials and artistic sculptures is exceptional. For this reason, the station was listed as a national cultural asset in 2010.
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