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A nighttime, low-angle photograph captures a large, historic building in Poznań, Poland, identified as the University Library (Biblioteka Uniwersytecka w Poznaniu), illuminated against a deep navy blue sky. The multi-story structure exhibits an eclectic architectural style, combining robust stone masonry at the base and corners with smoother, lighter stucco walls on the upper facades. On the left side of the frame, a significant portion of the building's facade is densely covered in vibrant green climbing ivy, which adheres closely to the wall's contours. Below the ivy, a grand, dark wooden door with ornate metalwork is set back within a highly decorative stone archway, which features intricate carved details and a central escutcheon or cartouche above the entrance. A wide, multi-tiered stone staircase ascends towards this main entrance from the bottom center of the image, flanked on its left by a dark, ornate metal fence or railing. The central and right sections of the building primarily feature light-colored stucco walls. These sections contain several windows, including rectangular ones and a prominent arched window at the lower right, all emitting a warm, golden light from within. A gutter system is visible along the roofline above these windows. To the far right, a distinct octagonal tower rises, constructed of rough-hewn, irregularly shaped stone blocks, particularly noticeable in its stepped, rusticated corner detailing. The tower also has multiple windows emitting warm light and is capped by a darker, tiered octagonal roof section. The building's exterior is brightly illuminated by unseen artificial light sources, which highlight its architectural textures and create pronounced shadows. The night sky is clear and dark, with a few faint stars visible in the upper left quadrant. No individuals or vehicles are present in the scene.
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