Astronomical Observatory of the Jagiellonian University
Within the group of buildings realised to commemorate the jubilee of the Jagiellonian University there was also an astronomical observatory. It was built in the former Austrian fort ‘Skała’ near Bielany, which was adapted to that end. The architecture in its austerity ties in with the fortress as well as with the ancient buildings which were devoted to astronomy. Spatial composition consists of five astronomical domes along with the education-cum-administration building. The top of the former fort is crowned by one of the five domes whereby staircases and a bridge over the moat are
leading to another two. In front of the fort there is one more dome and a rotund with yet another one, housing a large instrument and a row of auxiliary rooms and studios. The terrain itself was developed spatially and in terms of circulation, transport and verdure to meet the demands of the entire complex.