Włodowice Palace - Heritage Register | Poland

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Today I will take you to an enchanting journey through history at Włodowice Palace in Poland.

Let’s take a step back in time.

Originally, this site was home to a charming larch manor belonging to the Firlej family. Sadly, it was burned down during the Swedish Deluge.

In the late 17th century, between 1669 and 1681, Stanisław Warszycki, the Kraków Castellan, built a stunning Baroque palace in its place.

Imagine the grandeur of this palace, with its intricate designs and majestic halls... Even King Jan III Sobieski himself stayed here on July 26, 1683!

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Picture this:

a beautiful two-story building with a mansard roof, a grand courtyard at the front, and a lush garden at the back. It was like stepping into a fairy tale.

Despite many renovations over the centuries, the palace kept its Baroque charm. It was truly a masterpiece, reminiscent of the French 'Entre cour et jardin' style.

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In the 18th century, the Męciński family added their own touch by giving the interiors a classicist makeover.

On March 12, 1734, King Augustus III of Poland spent

a night here, adding to the palace’s royal allure.

By the 19th century, it became the property of the Poleski family.

Michał Antoni Kazimierz Poleski transformed it into an agricultural school complete with a library and a collection

of minerals and Jura flora.

Imagine walking through halls adorned with neoclassical and later, neo-Gothic designs.

Sadly, the palace faced devastating fires in 1924 and 1956, leaving it in ruins...

Despite this, it still whispers tales of grandeur and resilience.

Today, it’s owned by the state and, as of August 31, 2023, it’s proudly back on the heritage register.

Włodowice Palace (around year 1850)

Let me know in the comment - have you ever heard of this place?