Manor in Obory

The manor in Obory is a 17th-century Baroque rural residence located in the Masovian Voivodeship. Built between 1681 and 1688 by Jan of Wielopol, it is an example of Baroque architecture, likely designed by Tylman van Gameren. It features a distinctive Polish broken roof in the Kraków variant and the Wielopolski family coat of arms – Starykoń – placed above the entrance. The manor became an important meeting place, especially for Jan Wielopolski, who had close ties with King John III Sobieski, and whose wife was the sister of Queen Marysieńka. After Wielopolski's death in 1688, the estate passed into the hands of subsequent owners, including the Potocki family, who carried out renovations, replaced the roof with a mansard style, and enriched the interiors with Rococo details. In 1893, a chapel was added to the manor, reflecting the continued evolution of the building. The Potulicki family owned the estate until 1944, when they were forced to leave by the German authorities. After the war, the manor served as the Creative Work House of the Association of Polish Writers. In the 21st century, it became the property of the Starak Family Foundation, which plans to renovate and adapt it for public use. Within the Obory estate, there are also other structures, such as the outbuilding, a former stable building, an 18th-century landscape park, and 19th-century farm buildings. The manor in Obory reflects not only architectural merits but also the rich history and cultural significance of the region.