Świerklaniec, Village in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Świerklaniec is a village in Silesian Voivodeship situated in a forested setting near the Brynica River. The area contains the remains of a large historic estate surrounded by a landscape park with mature trees and decorative elements.
A fortress emerged here in the 11th century under Polish rule, forming the basis for settlement. By later centuries, the area became a major estate that shaped the region's development until the 20th century.
The village displays statues, fountains, and old trees that mark where the former estate once stood and shaped the local landscape. These remnants show how past ownership influenced the way people see and use their surroundings.
The village can be easily reached from nearby Tarnowskie Góry, where larger services and amenities are available. Comfortable walking shoes are helpful for exploring the park and the wooded surroundings.
Two remarkable structures survive from the former estate: a guest house and a chapel that remained standing after the main palace was demolished. These buildings offer rare glimpses into how such complexes were once organized and used.
Location: Gmina Świerklaniec
GPS coordinates: 50.44028,18.93361
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07
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Kozłowa Góra Lake
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Old palace of Świerklaniec
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Pałac Kawalera
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Ruins in Orzech
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Park in Świerklaniec
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Donnersmarck mausoleum in Świerklaniec
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help church in Piekary Śląskie
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Christ the King church in Świerklaniec
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Fountains complex in Świerklaniec
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16 Parkowa Street in Świerklaniec
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Flagpole in Świerklaniec
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Fundamenty i tarasy pałacu w Świerklańcu
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Chapel in Kozłowa Góra
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16a Parkowa Street in Świerklaniec
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Donnesmarck residential complex in Świerklaniec
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22 Parkowa Street in Świerklaniec
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Palace complex in Świerklaniec
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14 Parkowa Street in Świerklaniec
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12 Parkowa Street in Świerklaniec
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10 Parkowa Street in Świerklaniec
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20 Parkowa Street in Świerklaniec
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Stable in folwark complex in Świerklaniec
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14a Parkowa Street in Świerklaniec
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14b Parkowa Street in Świerklaniec
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Nursery barn in Świerklaniec
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Folwark complex in Świerklaniec
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Południowy fragment parku pałacowego w Świerklańcu
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