Czarny Dwór in Jelenia Góra

The Czarny Dwór (Black Manor) in Jelenia Góra is a historic structure built in 1559 by Caspar Schoff in the Renaissance style. It features a quadrangular layout with an inner courtyard, surrounded by defensive walls and a water-filled moat, as well as a gate tower adorned with an original decorative frieze displaying noble coats of arms, including those of von Schaffgotsch, Hochberg, Liebdaler, Reibnitz, Rechenberg, Stosch, Zedlitz, and Talckenberg. Throughout its history, the manor underwent numerous reconstructions and survived several fires, with its current form largely shaped by Ernst von Nimptsch, who completed its expansion in 1656. In the 18th century, the Renaissance gables were removed, and the 20th century brought modernization to the building. From 1921 to 1945, it was inhabited by the Rahm family, and between 1983 and 1987, the manor underwent renovation. Today, it serves as the headquarters of the Foundation for Ecological Culture. The architectural value of the structure is highlighted by details such as profiled sandstone windows, wooden ceilings, and fragments of Renaissance paintings. Czarny Dwór not only represents a significant element of local cultural heritage but also illustrates the evolving architectural styles and history of the region.