Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall
Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall
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RudolfTheSwiss
Zurich, Switzerland199 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
facinating entrance hall by famous Augusto Giacometti, the former Zurich orphanage was in a rather dark style constructed when average families still had 5 and more children, after industrialization families diminished quite considerably in size and the orphanage became far too oversized. More and more workers came from outside and the policeforce increased insize and the former orphanage became police headquarters. Police officer found their entrance hall too bleak and depressing so the city called Auguso Giacometti a famous graffito artist to design a new entrancehall, he and his team were so sucessfull that today the hall which shows young policepersons their position as servants to artisans and academics, to countryfolks and citydwellers to locals and foreigners free of prejudice and discrimination between men and women as a piece of art in great harmony, might be the prettiest Policestation globally. You need to deposit a piece of identity with the friendly receptionist and are allowed in to visit the hall, no photography inside as it is a life policestation complete with manacled suspects led through the hall.
Written October 1, 2016
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GregCutler
Zurich, Switzerland138 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
Having lived in Zurich for 17 years, I never knew about the Giacometti Entrance Hall before enjoying a city walking tour yesterday. It's really a well-kept secret!
The "Blumlihalle" (hall of little flowers), as it's called in German, was painted by Augusto Giacometti, the nephew of the famous Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti. Actually the main entrance to the Zurich police headquarters, the vibrant oranges, yellows and red colors simply exude warmth in this cavernous hall.
Although the opening hours are a bit limited (daily from 09:00-11:00 and 14:00-16:00 - check the website for up-to-date details), the Giacometti Hall is well worth a 5-minute detour if you're visiting ZĂĽrich's Bahnhofstrasse.
One last note: as it is a police headquarters, you will be required to leave a photo-ID while you visit, and entrance may be restricted in security-sensitive periods.
The "Blumlihalle" (hall of little flowers), as it's called in German, was painted by Augusto Giacometti, the nephew of the famous Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti. Actually the main entrance to the Zurich police headquarters, the vibrant oranges, yellows and red colors simply exude warmth in this cavernous hall.
Although the opening hours are a bit limited (daily from 09:00-11:00 and 14:00-16:00 - check the website for up-to-date details), the Giacometti Hall is well worth a 5-minute detour if you're visiting ZĂĽrich's Bahnhofstrasse.
One last note: as it is a police headquarters, you will be required to leave a photo-ID while you visit, and entrance may be restricted in security-sensitive periods.
Written July 11, 2014
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jari667
Espoo, Finland35 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
The Giacometti murals are located in the entrance hall of the police headquarters. The entrance hall is not big but it is very beautiful and colourful. Worth to visit there. And it is also free.
The receptionist let me watch the murals ten minutes. Every visitor must leave an ID as a deposit. Photographing is not allowed. Check the opening hours because this attraction is not open all day.
The receptionist let me watch the murals ten minutes. Every visitor must leave an ID as a deposit. Photographing is not allowed. Check the opening hours because this attraction is not open all day.
Written February 6, 2016
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FormerCaliBoy
Zurich, Switzerland18,961 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
It’s a quick and free visit
The Giacometti murals are located at the main police headquarters. Bring a government issued ID and you will need to leave it at the counter while you are allowed a 10 minute visit to view the artwork. No photos are allowed of the murals.
The arched ceiling is painted with beautiful and robust colors of the rainbow. The simple lighting really brings out the intricate designs and symbols in addition to the wall paintings. Viewing times are daily from 09.00-11.00, 14.00-16.00.
Certainly worth the 10 minute diversion
The Giacometti murals are located at the main police headquarters. Bring a government issued ID and you will need to leave it at the counter while you are allowed a 10 minute visit to view the artwork. No photos are allowed of the murals.
The arched ceiling is painted with beautiful and robust colors of the rainbow. The simple lighting really brings out the intricate designs and symbols in addition to the wall paintings. Viewing times are daily from 09.00-11.00, 14.00-16.00.
Certainly worth the 10 minute diversion
Written August 24, 2014
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MKTBE
Topeka, KS4,157 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Thanks to Augusto Giacometti, what is probably the most beautiful police station entrance hall worldwide is located in the heart of Zurich. It is fondly referred to as the 'flower hall'. In 1922, the City of Zurich had a competition to paint the bleak entrance hall, with the aim of highlighting and creating a forum for local artists. Swiss artist Augusto Giacometti won that competition. How comforting this enveloping, warm entryway must be to those who have experienced trauma or who are reporting a crime. Simply Stunning!!
Written January 20, 2023
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NME
San Francisco, CA391 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Why do I give the murals 5 stars? Simple:
1) it’s free. 2) it’s beautiful 3) in a police station. Being in a police station makes for a great travel story. Most people will not believe you when you show them pictures of this beautiful art and say this is a police station. When I was there, the room didn’t open up till 2 pm and you’re only allowed to take pictures in that room as it is still a police station. All the cops were super nice and laughed when I told them police stations in the US do not look like this lol. When you arrive you will be asked for your passport and they hold onto it at the front desk till you leave. The station is not a headache to get to either. It’s in central Zurich near the train station, the river & all the churches in town you’ll probably visiting anyways. Definitely give the Giacometti Murals a visit!
1) it’s free. 2) it’s beautiful 3) in a police station. Being in a police station makes for a great travel story. Most people will not believe you when you show them pictures of this beautiful art and say this is a police station. When I was there, the room didn’t open up till 2 pm and you’re only allowed to take pictures in that room as it is still a police station. All the cops were super nice and laughed when I told them police stations in the US do not look like this lol. When you arrive you will be asked for your passport and they hold onto it at the front desk till you leave. The station is not a headache to get to either. It’s in central Zurich near the train station, the river & all the churches in town you’ll probably visiting anyways. Definitely give the Giacometti Murals a visit!
Written June 12, 2022
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JMGeneva
Geneva, Switzerland1,997 contributions
Oct 2019
It's not everyday that you visit the police department of a big city, but this small and free detour into Zurich's one is worth the effort. Giacometti's murals are beautiful and modern to this day. Very nice. 10 minutes are sufficient and the palace is very central, no excuse.
Written October 23, 2019
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Arminator
San Diego, CA21 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
I grew up in Zurich and never knew this gem existed, after 28 years abroad, I just discovered it. Housed in an active police station, this work of art is well worth a visit. It's a small entrance hall, you will have to deposit a photo ID to enter, are not allowed to take pictures and get 10 minutes to spend inside. It's absolutely beautiful, so when you walk from Bahnhofstrasse to old town, stop
Written October 1, 2019
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Gunnar G
Copenhagen, Denmark1,451 contributions
Aug 2019
Today, this site close to the main station forms the entrance to a police station. You can visit it for 10 min and if you leave your passport. It has very colourful paintings at the walls and ceilings mad by Augusto Giacometti in the 1920’). You can also experience his art in several of the churches of Zurich.
Written September 6, 2019
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PerthFern
Perth266 contributions
Sep 2018
This is a quick stop but worth it. Inside the Police station. Only open to the public between 9 - 11 am and 2-4 pm. The police are rude and cannot get rid of you quick enough but do it so beautiful. Seriously, the police need to change their attitude towards tourists, I was not the only one to be affronted.
Written October 3, 2018
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