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Massive walls, up to 1.4 meters thick, were an important element of defense. Curious visitors can easily spot remnants of the building’s military past on the ground floor — places where bullet shields were once mounted.
A fortress wall was erected as an extension of the building’s southern wall, along the Filadelfijski Boulevard, parallel to the Vistula River. Its function was to protect the embankment constructed in the western part of the building. The construction of the wall was ultimately halted at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s, during the development of the access road from the Piłsudski Bridge. Today, the wall is an integral part of the site, most visible from the terrace of the Bulwar Restaurant and the underground parking area.
Illustration: Marcin Wichrowski
The brick bay window in Room 101 is a perfect example of blending history with elegant interior design. Decorative elements in dark green and shades of brown are intended to reflect the building’s military history.
Original beams, discovered in the building during renovation, were used to construct the bar in the hotel garden.
The open space between two parallel defensive walls, once part of the historical fortification system. Today, a preserved section of this inter-wall passage is visible in the alcove of the Superior single room and by the staircase leading down to the Bulwar Club.
The fully preserved staircase stands out with its aesthetic brickwork details. From its windows, you can see a large photovoltaic installation — an architectural feature that bridges the building’s historical character with its modern function.
The original Prussian beams now mark the ceilings in front of the elevators and form the structure of the impressive garden bar at the hotel. The former loophole windows on the second and third floors now serve as decorative elements in the staircase and some of the rooms.
As you pass from the lobby into the hotel section, it’s hard not to notice the massive wooden doors. Once the main entrance to the Racławice Barracks, today they serve a decorative and sound-insulating function, separating the hotel area from the public zones: the lobby, restaurant, and conference rooms.
Above the doors, the dates 1819–1822 are displayed, commemorating the years of the building’s construction. The structure was built in the neoclassical style, as evidenced by the preserved portal with wooden doors and the architectural form of the hotel façade.
The gate connects Hotel Bulwar with the historic part of the city and is one of the most photographed spots in the Old Town. Standing in front of it, you can capture the Leaning Tower – one of Toruń’s symbols.
The building’s roof is covered with custom-made beaver tail tiles.
Original, restored elements of neoclassical architecture adorn the building’s façade, highlighting its historical character. What is now the fourth floor, once designed as a so-called bomb cushion, has been adapted into comfortable hotel rooms. A distinctive feature of this level is the alignment of the windows with the building’s façade, creating a seamless and elegant appearance.
