Palace in Czyżów Szlacheckie

It is safe to say that the palace in Czyżów Szlachecki is one of the most interesting examples of Baroque buildings in Poland. This is a place that should be seen not only by lovers of the history of architecture, but also by fans of less popular attractions in the region.

The palace rises on a fairly high, artificial hill. The local legend says that the elevation is the work of forced labor of Tatar prisoners. Was it really like that? We'll probably never know that. We know, however, that the palace was built on the site of a Swedish castle destroyed during the Deluge.

In the eyes of art historians, the palace is a perfect example of late Baroque, strongly referring to the Czech and Austrian trends. This is evidenced by the shape of the building, whose shapes cause a natural play of light and shadow on the façade, and by the very rich sculptural decoration.

The building was built on a rectangular plan. Two towers stand out in the body, which precede the arcaded arcades supporting the terrace. An interesting fact is that the building is two-story at the front and one-story at the back. This is closely related to the terrain on which the building was erected.