Construction of the grain storage for the Modlin Fortress started in 1832 and was completed in 1844. This beautiful neo-renaisssance building was designed by a renowned architect Jan jakub Gaya and is located on a narrow promontory between Vistula and Narew rivers. Oiginally designed as a storage facility could also be used in a defensive role. Despite serious damage suffered in 1939 (and in post-war years when it was decided to demolish the building in order to recover building material) it is still a majestic site and a joy to look at. What remains today is practically just a half of the original storage but it's still huge. Wide stairs lead from the gate straight down to the river where once barges unloaded their cargoes. Remains of a crane mechanism are still there and it's a joy to sit there and contemplate the mighty Narew river flowing by.
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