Skocznia/Ski Jump

@. Czerniowiecka 3
architect. Jeremi Struchacki (eng.)
finished. 1959

Ski jumping is a popular sport (Malysz is a national hero) and this ski jump was an important training facility for several decades. This ski jump is beautifully situated not far from Krolikarnia, on the ridge of the skarpa. I can imagine how it must have been to go soaring with the view of half the city before you. It reminds me a bit of the situation of the Olympic swimming pool on Mt. Juic in Barcelona.  However, during the 80's, it lost popularity and fell into disrepair. Despite its state it is currently home to several businesses: a hair dresser, a ski shop and a courier service. Go figure.