Palace in Rybna

The Palace in Rybna, located in Tarnowskie Góry, is a historic building constructed on the site of a wooden manor house belonging to its first owners, the Blacha family. Its stone, plastered, two-story structure with a rectangular layout and a mansard roof combines late Baroque and Neoclassical styles, as seen in the front façade with its triangular pediment and richly decorated windows. The interior of the palace features a spacious hallway, a staircase, and rooms adorned with friezed ceilings. The surrounding park, covering 2.1 hectares, exhibits characteristics of the English landscape style with Neoclassical elements, including a preserved avenue of pedunculate oaks designated as natural monuments. The history of the palace dates back to the 18th century when, after being acquired by the Warkocz family, it was expanded into its current late Baroque form. Over the years, the estate changed hands multiple times, and after World War I, it became the property of the State Land Fund, which transferred it to the "Ślązak" Settlement Company. In the 1930s, the palace was converted into a shooting school. After World War II, it served various purposes, including housing for repatriates and cultural activities. A comprehensive renovation was carried out in the 1970s, and in 1982, it became the "House of Creative Work." Today, the "Palace in Rybna" operates as a municipal cultural institution of the Tarnowskie Góry Municipality, offering gastronomic and hotel services, as well as hosting a variety of cultural events, such as classical music concerts. An interesting fact is that the park still retains remnants of an old fountain and possibly a pond, reflecting its former landscape charm.