Palace and park complex in Krowiarki
Krowiarki
Description
A historic palace, built in 1678, in a village of Krowiarki. In the first half of the 19th century a wooden castle was replaced by the brick one. Between 1852 and 1877 it was rebuilt – a park surrounding the castle came into being at that time. Following reconstructions, among others, of the north part that was destroyed in fire, gave the building a new style.
A total area of the castle is 4,000 m2. The older part of the palace has been built in the Renaissance Revival and Baroque Revival styles, however the new part- in the Art Nouveau style. The castle includes i.a.:
– basement,
– about 30 cellars, which make a labyrinth,
– 115 rooms.
Szkoła Aktywu Politycznego [School of Political Activists], then an orphanage, kindergarten and a hospital were located here. Currently, the building has been denationalized and its owner is carrying out renovation.
In the vicinity there are two reservoirs, picturesque park and a sports field.
Additional information
- Is accessible to public?
- Yes
- How far it is?
- Small
- How good lightning is
- High
- Noise level
- Small
- Has parking space
- Yes
- Needs permission?
- Yes