Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce, Baroque palace in Kielce, Poland.
The Palace of the Kraków Bishops exhibits Italian and Polish architectural elements, featuring black marble pillars and a central loggia on Cathedral Hill.
Bishop Jakub Zadzik commissioned architect Tomasz Poncino to construct this episcopal residence between 1637 and 1644 during the Vasa dynasty period.
The palace houses the National Museum with collections of Polish paintings, European decorative arts, and historically furnished chambers from the 17th century.
Visitors can explore the reconstructed Italian gardens, view permanent exhibitions, and attend cultural events in this museum complex throughout the year.
The palace remains the only preserved architectural structure from Poland's Vasa dynasty era, with original ceiling paintings by Tomasz Dolabella.
Location: Kielce
Inception: 1641
Architects: Tomasz Poncino
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: http://mnki.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.86917,20.62750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
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