Palace in Brynek

The palace in Brynek is an eclectic building with a two-story main section and side wings connected by decorated portals. The structure blends different architectural styles and contains formally arranged interior spaces.

Construction started in 1829 and the building was heavily renovated between 1905 and 1908 by architect Karl Grosser. The redesign was carried out for Count Hugo II Henckel von Donnersmarck, who then made it his residence.

The marble hall and library inside show how the Silesian nobility lived and decorated their rooms in the early 1900s. These preserved spaces give visitors a sense of the tastes and daily habits of that era.

The building now serves as a Forestry Technical School and is not open to the public as a museum or tour site. The adjacent 40-hectare park with botanical gardens is part of the school campus.

The central portal displays decorative sculptures representing different sources of income from the estate, such as farming and forestry. These carved details offer insight into what made the property economically valuable.

Location: Brynek

Inception: 1829

Architects: Karl Grosser

Architectural style: eclectic architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.51500,18.73850

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:10