Old Potocki Palace in Krzeszowice, 19th-century aristocratic palace in Krzeszowice, Poland.
Description
Old Potocki Palace is a 19th-century aristocratic residence in Krzeszowice with four corner towers and a two-story main structure. Side wings enclose a central courtyard, and an octagonal orangery is attached to the complex.
History
Construction of the palace occurred between 1850 and 1857 under Adam Józef Potocki following architect Franciszek Maria Lanci's designs. The Italian-inspired style shaped the building's appearance that persists to this day.
Culture
The palace belonged to the Potocki family and displayed their art collection spanning generations of paintings and sculptures. Visitors can still observe how wealthy families arranged their rooms with artworks throughout the centuries.
Practical
The building sits at the highest point of the local park near Ogrodowa Street in the western section of Krzeszowice. The entire estate spreads across spacious grounds with straightforward access from the street network.
Did you know?
During World War II, Hans Frank, the governor general of occupied Poland, stayed at the palace and added a central staircase to the interior. This modification remains a visible sign of that turbulent period in the building's history.
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