Several of my favourite churches, galleries, and buildings were listed in the guide, and I was thoroughly enjoying reading about Krakow, when I turned the page and saw a picture of this guy:
This gargoyle perches on the building I lived in for the past two years. Imagine my surprise to see him featured in a guide to Krakow!
I knew my building was designated as a heritage building (it was the former power plant for Krakow before it was converted into an architect's office and apartments), but I guess I didn't realize how historically significant it really was.
Yep, I lived in a building with a gargoyle. Not many people in Toronto can say that.
2 comments:
I had to leave a comment as the artist I am writing my thesis on is Wyspianski, who was part of the Young Poland movement. I am also curious of the name of the book you received. I probably have it but I just want to make sure. Although we didn't know each other well, you should know I think of you each time I walk by your building, which is quite often, and I always look up to your windows. So you live on in Krakow in the minds of some of us here. Good luck returning to Toronto.
Your neighbor, Sue
That's scary. I don't know how you slept at night.
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