Zagórzany Palace

The Palace in Zagórzany is a 19th-century monument designed by Franciszek Maria Lanci and built by Tadeusz Skrzyński, located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, near Gorlice. It is considered one of the most impressive neo-Gothic residences in Poland, thanks to its distinctive features such as pointed arches, pinnacles, and rich architectural decorations. The palace has three floors, four wings, and an impressive area of 2,400 m². Its interiors once housed a theater and an orchestra. After Tadeusz's death, the palace passed into the hands of his son and subsequent owners, including Count Adam Skrzyński and Count Aleksander Skrzyński, a prominent politician of the Second Polish Republic. After World War II, the estate went through numerous upheavals, serving as a home for orphans and later for children. Limited renovation work was carried out only in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1989, the palace came under the management of the State Treasury, and in the 1990s, it changed owners again. However, due to a lack of interest from the heirs, it fell into disrepair. The last owners attempted renovations, including roof repairs. The surrounding landscape park, designed in the English style, spans several hectares and features beautiful mature trees, gazebos, and other garden elements. The Skrzyński family mausoleum, located nearby, was designed by Marian Teodor Talowski in the shape of an Egyptian pyramid. The Palace in Zagórzany embodies the cultural heritage of the region, combining elements of architecture, history, and art. Its complex history makes it a significant landmark on the map of Polish monuments.