Radomierzyce Palace

The Baroque palace in Radomierzyce, situated on an artificial island surrounded by the Nysa Łużycka River, was built between 1713 and 1730 on the orders of Joachim Zygmunt von Ziegler-Klipphausen, chamberlain to King Augustus II the Strong. Initially, plans were made to establish an educational institution for noble-born young women, and the palace was designed by renowned architects Johann Friedrich Karcher and Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann. The palace gained fame following visits by King Frederick the Great in 1745, which led to it being called the "Most Beautiful Palace of Lusatia." Designed in the Baroque style, the building is shaped like the letter "H" and features a grand, three-flight staircase in the southern risalit and an impressive "White Hall," which once hosted balls and social gatherings. The palace was surrounded by a park and garden, with the entire complex complemented by pavilions and outbuildings. Unfortunately, in 1945, the building was devastated and fell into neglect. It is currently under renovation, and plans to convert it into a hotel and conference center, initiated by the previous owner, Marek Głowacki, who died in 2003, remain on hold. Among its architectural highlights are richly decorated stucco work and two stone bridges adorned with the von Ziegler-Klipphausen coat of arms, which cross the moat to provide access to the palace.