Abbot's Palace, Manor house in Oliwa district, Gdansk, Poland.
Abbot's Palace is a Rococo building in Oliwa featuring a balanced facade with decorative stone details on its surfaces. The structure spreads across multiple wings and now functions as a museum.
The building began in the 15th century as a residence for Cistercian monks and underwent significant changes in the 17th century. Its present Rococo style was completed between 1754 and 1756.
The palace now houses artworks from Poland and serves as a space where visitors can experience how the country's artistic heritage is displayed within its walls. The rooms show how modern collections have found a home in this historic building.
The location is easily reached on foot and has galleries that require no special physical effort to visit. A large park surrounds the building and invites you to walk through it.
The palace suffered severe fire damage in 1945 and was later completely rebuilt, making it an example of restoration work. This reconstruction allowed the building to be redesigned with modern standards while keeping its historical appearance.
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