Finckenstein Palace in Kamieniec

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Finckenstein Palace in Kamieniec

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Finckenstein Palace in Kamieniec, Baroque palace in Kamieniec, Poland

Finckenstein Palace is a brick-built residence in Kamieniec designed with early 18th-century architectural details. Constructed between 1716 and 1720, the structure displays the design characteristics typical of Baroque noble houses from this period.

The palace was built in the early 1700s for Prussian nobility and served as Napoleon Bonaparte's temporary headquarters in spring 1807. The location held strategic importance during French military operations in the region.

The palace displays architectural features typical of Prussian noble residences, reflecting how the local aristocracy lived and built during that era. Walking through the remaining structures, you can sense the scale and style that once defined life here.

The palace ruins are accessible to visitors and located in northern Poland's Warmian-Masurian region. You can walk through the site, though care should be taken around the aged walls and damaged structures.

The palace was destroyed during Soviet military operations in 1945 and has remained in ruins ever since. This dramatic transformation turned it into a testament to the destruction that World War II brought to East Prussia.

Location: Kamieniec

Location: Susz

Location: Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

Inception: 1716

Architects: Jean de Bodt

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 53.76742,19.37444

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41

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