Jerry Pollock School, an artist’s souvenir on Hormuz Island
Introduction
Jerry Polak School is a historical building on Hormuz Island located in the south of Iran, which was built by Jerry Polak, a Czech artist, in the late 1940s. This building, which is known as the first school on Hormuz Island, is considered one of the tourist attractions of this island due to its special and unique architecture.
Outstanding properties
Architecture: Jerry Polak School was built using local materials of Hormuz Island, such as stone and soil, and has a simple yet beautiful architecture. This building contains several classrooms, a courtyard and a library.
Murals: Jerry Pollock has created beautiful murals on the walls of the school that depict images of nature, animals, and the culture of the Hormuz people.
Museum: Currently, the Jerry Pollock School is used as a museum, where objects and historical works related to Jerry Pollock’s time in Hormuz Island are exhibited.
Tourist attractions: In addition to the Jerry Pollock School, Hormuz Island has many tourist attractions such as Red Beach, Valley of Statues, Rainbow Valley, and Carpet Beach, each of which has its own unique beauty.
Access path
To visit the Jerry Pollock School, you must first travel to Hormuz Island. After reaching Bandar Abbas or Qeshm, you can go to Hormuz Island through the available boats. On Hormuz Island, Jerry Pollock School is located in the city center and near the beach and is easily accessible.
Best time to visit
Considering the heat of the air in Hormuz Island, the cool seasons of the year such as autumn and winter are the best time to visit Jerry Pollock School.
