Dobroszyce Palace

The Renaissance court-castle in Dobroszyce, built between 1589 and 1601 for Andreas von Henge, is an example of a two-story, four-wing defensive structure on a rectangular plan, featuring an inner courtyard and surrounded by an embankment and a moat. Between 1675 and 1676, Duke Julius Sigismund transformed the building into a Baroque castle, aiming to create a representative residence. In 1853, the castle underwent a significant renovation, which led to the removal of the Baroque gable wall and the conversion of the gardens into a historic park, of which only a few fragments remain today. After 1945, the castle was repurposed for educational use, resulting in the further removal of decorative architectural elements. The current appearance of the castle is significantly simplified, though some original details, such as Renaissance window frames, a late Renaissance stone portal, and a Baroque portal in the northern wing, still hint at its former grandeur. The castle features corner towers, with the southeastern one converted into a tower. The palace complex also includes 17th-century gardens, which were transformed in the second half of the 19th century. Dobroszyce is a place that combines rich history with fascinating architecture, and its castle is an important part of the region's cultural heritage.