Progress of work
The main premise of the project, which began in 2008 and is planned to run for several years, is the comprehensive renovation and conservation of the historic decoration of Aula Leopoldina.
The commencement of activities would not have been possible without the support of municipal and local government institutions as well as national and foreign foundations. In 2008-2009, conservation and structural studies were carried out and all the necessary designs were drawn up. In 2015, the ceiling above the Aula was reinforced, thanks to which the transmission of vibrations to the vault underpinning the paintings was stopped. In 2016, the most spectacular works began. The podium was the first to be restored to its former glory, and in 2017 work began on the music gallery. The total cost is estimated at approximately PLN 9 million. The works completed in 2008-2017, which covered one-third of the planned activities, consumed a total of over PLN 4 million.
