Sanguszko Palace, 18th-century palace ruins in Iziaslav, Ukraine.
Sanguszko Palace was a rectangular residence built in late Baroque style, with a prominent central section supported by thick columns and surrounded by protective walls. The structure sat beside the Horyn River and housed the family's living quarters, reception rooms, and storage areas for their collections.
An earlier fortress was built on this site in 1466, but the present palace was constructed between 1750 and 1770 under Paweł Karol Sanguszko, a high-ranking officer in the Lithuanian court. This rebuilding reflected the family's rising power and prosperity in the region.
The collections inside once displayed the wealth and refined taste of the Sanguszko family across generations. Flemish paintings and Asian porcelain revealed the noble family's connections to distant trading routes and European artistic centers.
The remains sit along the riverbank and are generally accessible if you walk along the water's edge. The debris and uneven ground require sturdy shoes and careful footing when exploring the site.
King Stanisław August Poniatowski visited this place twice during his travels in the 1780s between major urban centers. His visits marked the palace's standing as a respected noble residence in the area.
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