Abandoned psychiatric hospital

The former psychiatric hospital was opened at the beginning of the 20th century. It was established on the initiative of the Warsaw Society for Medical Assistance and Care for the Mentally and Nervously Ill, who purchased and renovated abandoned barracks for this purpose. At that time, it also included a farm that produced vegetables and fruits for the hospital’s needs.

Initially, the hospital could accommodate only 24 patients, but over time it expanded to the point where further development was necessary.

During World War II, when the siege of Warsaw took place, it was located just on the front line. As a result, it served as a hospital for wounded soldiers at that time. However, just before the end of the war, it was plundered by the Germans.

In 2018, the hospital was moved to a newly built complex located nearby, and it has remained abandoned since then.

The hospital consists of two buildings: the main brick building and a secondary wooden one. Both parts are entirely different. The brick building was likely the main building while the wooden annex appears to have served as an office area and a space for exercises and therapy. Both buildings are incredibly impressive.

While exploring, I felt chills down my spine. The wind whistling through the corridors creates a draft that occasionally slamed doors or windows. The creaking floor, empty hospital beds, crepe paper decorations, and old wheelchairs fueled my imagination. Additionally, the hospital is surrounded by a park, which makes it feel isolated from the city, adding an extra element of eeriness.