Monuments in Śródmieście-Północ, Szczecin: the City Hall building and three 19th-century villas on Aleja Wojska Polskiego.
All four buildings stand on or near Aleja Wojska Polskiego, so this is a short walk through the 19th-century and inter-war architecture of Szczecin.
Which villas on Aleja Wojska Polskiego are worth seeing?
Lentz Villa at number 84 is a neo-Baroque manufacturer's villa from 1888-1889. After the 2018-2019 renovation a municipal cultural institution runs it, with exhibitions and guided visits inside. Hoerder Villa at number 76 was built in 1896-1897 to a design by Nulin Widman in an eclectic style, and is now a secondary school.
August Horn Villa at number 70 has a half-timbered frame and dates from 1871-1872. Only three such wooden dwellings survive in the city centre, and this one is on the register of monuments.
Which building was the seat of the provincial authorities?
Szczecin City Hall at Szymanowskiego 2 was built in 1924-1927 for the authorities of the Province of Pomerania, designed by Georg Steinmetz. It has a green facade and has survived almost unchanged.
Other sites in the district: things to do in Śródmieście-Północ; a wider overview: monuments.
Frequently asked questions
Which villa on Aleja Wojska Polskiego is wooden?
August Horn Villa at number 70, half-timbered, from 1871-1872.
Can you visit Lentz Villa?
Yes, after the renovation a municipal cultural institution runs it and offers guided visits and exhibitions.