historic Sopot Pier in Sopot, Poland, on a clear day with a bright sky

historic Sopot Pier in Sopot, Poland, on a clear day with a bright sky. The iconic building at the pier entrance, the Grand Hotel, is prominently featured. The building exhibits a distinctive architectural style with a large, ornate dome topped with a crown-like structure. The facade is painted in white and red, with large arched windows framed by decorative white detailing. Several white umbrellas are set up on a terrace in front of the building, suggesting an outdoor seating area for a cafe or restaurant. Potted plants with pink flowers are placed along the railing of the terrace. The lower part of the building has a cream-colored wall with a repeating pattern of red-rimmed circles. Below the wall, a concrete structure with small windows and drainage pipes is visible, leading down to a paved walkway and a strip of grass. A small green sign with white text and icons is fixed to the concrete wall. No people are visible in the image.