Zamoyski Palace in Zamość
Zamoyski Palace and Jan Zamoyski Monument |
Zamość is one of the most beautiful towns in Poland (read more about Beautiful Polish towns and cities to visit). One of the most interesting buildings in the town is the former Zamoyski Palace. Although the palace lost much of its character and it is closed to the public but it is one of the most impressive buildings in Zamość. This palace was the main residence of the hetman Jan Zamoyski - Polish nobleman, magnate and founder of Zamość.
Jan Zamoyski (1542-1605) is considered to be one of the most prominent statesmen in Polish history. He is also remembered as one of the most accomplished Polish military commanders. His most prized creation was the city of Zamość, founded in 1580, built and designed as a Renaissance "citta ideale" or "ideal city" by the Italian architect Bernardo Morando (read some more at Zamość - the ideal city).
Salt Market Square in Zamość |
Jan Zamoyski (1542-1605) is considered to be one of the most prominent statesmen in Polish history. He is also remembered as one of the most accomplished Polish military commanders. His most prized creation was the city of Zamość, founded in 1580, built and designed as a Renaissance "citta ideale" or "ideal city" by the Italian architect Bernardo Morando (read some more at Zamość - the ideal city).
The back side of the Zamoyski Palace |
The Zamoyski Palace in Zamość was erected in 1579-1586. Bernardo Morando designed the palace at the western end of the main axis of the town. Palace was separated from the town with its own fortifications. It was a 60-meter long one-storey "front" building which had monumental fan-shaped stairs leading to the first floor. The palace also had a four-sided tower "the belvedere" with an observation terrace.
For several centuries the palace many times has been changed - for example after the fire in the 1658 year. In the 18th century, the palace was rebuilt in the Baroque style. The tower was made lower, its attic was demolished and it was topped with a triangular gable with sculptures on the corners. The palace building was covered with mansard roofs and was joined to the back outbuildings with one-storey galleries. In 1809 the palace and the town of Zamość were sold to the State Treasury. The palace was rebuilt in classical style.
Fortifications |
For several centuries the palace many times has been changed - for example after the fire in the 1658 year. In the 18th century, the palace was rebuilt in the Baroque style. The tower was made lower, its attic was demolished and it was topped with a triangular gable with sculptures on the corners. The palace building was covered with mansard roofs and was joined to the back outbuildings with one-storey galleries. In 1809 the palace and the town of Zamość were sold to the State Treasury. The palace was rebuilt in classical style.
The back side of the Zamoyski Palace and the Fortifications of Zamość |
Palace lost much of its character when it was converted into a military hospital in the 1830s. In 1918, when Poland became independent, the palace was taken over by the town court. In the period between the two World Wars around object was established a park. Nowadays the building is the seat of court and in the objects added at the back of the palace, there are flats.
Jan Zamoyski Monument |
There is the Statue of Jan Zamoyski in the square in front of the palace. The statue was made by Marian Konieczny - a famous Polish sculptor.
To the north of the palace stretches a beautifully landscaped park. By creating a park, elements of fortifications were used (read some more at Zamość Fortress).
To the north of the palace stretches a beautifully landscaped park. By creating a park, elements of fortifications were used (read some more at Zamość Fortress).
Landscape park |
You might also like other articles about most beautiful Polish castles, palaces and fortresses (click to read) or beautiful Polish towns and cities to visit (click to read)
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Interesting history and sad that the palace has changed so much since its beginnings. It must have been grand.
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It's kinda sad that the palace lost some of it's appeal when it was converted into a military hospital, but it's still very nice! #CityTripping (www.caliglobetrotter.com)
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This is very interesting. I love that the building has survived all these years although changed and modified several times.
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Very beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.
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