Sierakowski Manor

The Sierakowski Manor, located in Sopot at 12 Czyżewskiego Street, is a classicist building that has been the seat of the Sopot Friends Society since 1974 and is also home to the Dworek Cafe. The history of the manor dates back to the beginning of the 18th century, when a building appeared on the 1714 map of Sopot in the garden of the Mayor of Gdańsk, Andrzej Borckmann. Over the centuries, the manor changed owners, including Count Kajetan Sierakowski and his wife Helena. After World War II, the manor came into the hands of the city authorities, and in 1958 it was transferred to the Polish State. In 1974, the former residence became the headquarters of the Sopot Friends Society, which has been taking care of it ever since. Interestingly, the young Frédéric Chopin was a guest at the manor, which highlights its cultural significance. Architecturally, the interior of the manor has preserved unique decorative elements from the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, including two stoves from around 1800. Thanks to these features, on December 10, 1986, the manor was entered into the register of monuments of the National Heritage Institute, emphasizing its historical and architectural value. The Sierakowski Manor is an important part of Sopot's cultural heritage, attracting both residents and tourists.