Pałac Kawalera, Baroque revival palace in Świerklaniec, Poland
Pałac Kawalera is a baroque revival palace set within a large French-style park in Świerklaniec. The building features an elegant facade with an impressive interior staircase and the Donnersmarck family crest displayed above its main entrance.
The building was constructed between 1903 and 1906 under the design of architect Ernst von Ihne and initially served as a guest residence for Emperor Wilhelm II during his hunting trips to the estate. Later it hosted the Swiss president Felix Calonder from 1924 to 1937.
The residence belonged to the wealthy Donnersmarck family, whose coat of arms appears above the entrance. Today visitors can experience the interior through its use as a restaurant and bistro, getting a sense of how the industrial family lived.
The palace now operates as a restaurant and bistro, allowing visitors to explore the interior while dining. Parking is available directly at the building or near the main entrance to Świerklaniec Park.
The palace facade bears the Latin inscription 'Memento vivere' carved in stone, reminding visitors to remember living and enjoying life. This motto reflects the building's original purpose as a place for hunting and social pleasure.
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