The Police Station,Kos Town by carolmw

The Police Station,Kos Town

This is where my son-in-law,George used to work.
"The Government House (Palazzo del Governo) is the landmark Italian building in Kos. It was built in the years 1927-1929 in the modernist Moorish style used in Eritrea and Libya, based on designs by the Italian architect Fiorestano Di Fausto. During the Italian occupation it housed the fascist administration. Today it houses the sub-prefecture of Kos, Law Courts and Police Headquarters.

In the centre of the building is a cool courtyard overlooked by balconies which naturally cool the building using the airflow off the sea. This building was very much a symbol of Fascist authority with the inscription Legum omnes servi sumus at the rear of the building overlooking the Plane Tree of Hippocrates, proclaiming the dominance of the law, and the ceremonial steps on the corner opposite the Fortress of Nerazia - the pebble stone mosaic incorporates the arms of the House of Savoy, Kings of Italy."To the right is the old castle.
Many thanks for all your views,comments and favs,always much appreciated.
Oh my goodness what an incredible building. Loved reading your narrative!
October 26th, 2021  
A beautiful building, and a wonderful night shot - fav!

Ian
October 26th, 2021  
Lovely lighting onto the water, it's a great capture. FAV
October 26th, 2021  
Fab night shot
October 26th, 2021  
Bep
Gorgeous shot. Fav.
October 26th, 2021  
What a striking building with a fascinating story. I like the idea of cooling the builidng with the coolness from the water, very eco-friendly!
October 26th, 2021  
A wonderful capture and presentation of this beautiful building ! fav
October 26th, 2021  
A lovely night capture
October 26th, 2021  
fascinating
October 26th, 2021  
Nice building
October 26th, 2021  
Great shot
October 26th, 2021  
A great night shot, Carol, with that impressive building towering over the water. (And thank you for the informative background.) Fav
October 26th, 2021  
Lovely!
October 26th, 2021  
Lovely night shot!
October 26th, 2021  
Good shot
October 27th, 2021  
A lovely historic building! Like the night shot!
October 27th, 2021  
Beautiful shot! Fav.
October 27th, 2021  
Great night shot. Wonderful building.
October 27th, 2021  
Great night capture :)
October 27th, 2021  
Lovely night capture of a beautiful building with rather a chequered history. Thank you for the information; it made an interesting read.
October 27th, 2021  
Such interesting architecture and history!
October 27th, 2021  
Fav. Such a great night capture . Beautiful architecture.
October 27th, 2021  
That's a very impressive police station...beautiful even. Can't say I've ever seen one look so good.
October 27th, 2021  
Interesting architecture and history.
October 29th, 2021  
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