DL VINTAGE POST is an integral part of the historic centre of Gliwice. The complex comprises two heritage buildings — the former Main Post Office and the former Grain Exchange — located at the intersection of Dolnych Wałów and Zwycięstwa Streets, two key arteries connecting the heart of the city. The location offers excellent access to the DTŚ expressway and the A1 motorway.
The immediate surroundings feature a wide range of retail and service outlets, as well as public parking facilities. Within walking distance are local government offices, cultural institutions, and faculties of the Silesian University of Technology. The area is also home to residential neighbourhoods, the City Hospital, the Municipal Park, and the Market Square.
Today, the former Main Post Office accommodates modern office spaces alongside areas designated for gastronomy and services. The former Grain Exchange, on the other hand, has been transformed into a distinctive culinary destination — reshaping not only the gastronomic landscape of Gliwice, but also of the wider region.
The decision to build a post office in Gliwice was made in the late 19th century. Construction began in 1904 and was completed on July 6, 1906, when the building was officially commissioned.
The fascinating history of the project is thoroughly documented on Zabytek.pl — a platform dedicated to cataloguing Polish historic buildings and sites.
From the outset, the building stood out for its distinctive architectural style. Constructed in the historicist tradition with a strong emphasis on neo-Gothic elements, its design is largely inspired by the medieval "Beautiful Style" — a refined variant of Gothic architecture that gained prominence in the 14th century through the work of architect Henryk Brunsberg and his workshop in Western Pomerania and Brandenburg.
The Gliwice post office quickly expanded and became a pioneer in implementing modern postal innovations. As early as 1907, a telegraph office was established within the building — a forward-looking feature at the time.
In 1910, a stamp vending machine was installed — a novelty at the time. A major innovation followed in 1925 with the introduction of airmail services. Around 1927, the building was expanded with a rear wing and partially redesigned, including the addition of a staircase within the tower.
After 1945, the building remained under the ownership of the Polish Post Office until 2016, when it was acquired by DL Invest Group. The company undertook its restoration with the aim of revitalising the historic property and reintegrating it into the urban fabric of Gliwice.
As part of the renovation of the historic building, new functions were introduced that revitalised the space and gave it a new dimension. These included:
