Rokosowo Palace

The Rokosowo Palace, located in the Poniec municipality, is a former residence of the Mycielski family. Built in the Romantic Neo-Gothic style for Józef Mycielski between 1849 and 1854, it was designed by Friedrich August Stüler. The building is characterized by its corner towers, crenellations, and a partially dry moat. At the top of the central risalit, the coat of arms of the Mycielski family – Dołęga – is displayed. The palace underwent a renovation around 1900 and was restored between 1984 and 1986. Behind it stands a winter garden, which now functions as a restaurant. Approximately 3.2 hectares of surrounding parkland add to its charm. From a cultural perspective, the residence embodies the romantic ideals of the mid-19th century, inspired by the literature of Walter Scott, George Byron, and Adam Mickiewicz. The blend of English Neo-Gothic style with the tradition of 15th-century Florentine residences gives the palace a unique character. Another notable feature is the two-story chapel, which was an architectural novelty in the Greater Poland region at the time. After the Mycielski family, the palace came into the possession of Prince Adam Konstanty Czartoryski and later his sons and grandsons. Today, it serves as the Centre for European Integration and is owned by the Marshal's Office of the Greater Poland Voivodeship, highlighting its contemporary role in promoting European unity.