Duża Wólka Palace

Duża Wólka Palace, in Polkowice County, in Grębocice municipality, was built in the 16th century as a noble manor and is still listed in the register of immovable heritage monuments of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship.

Founder and building history

The building was erected by Georg von Pusch, who lived from 1528 to 1572. The foundation plaque dated 1570 bears the inscription "Ierg von Pusch erbauet disses Haus". Georg married Hedwig von Stosch (1541-1570) of Czernina, and his father Baltazar, the earlier owner of Duża Wólka, married Agnieszka von Kreckwitz of Wierzchowice in 1510.

Coats of arms on the facade

On the front facade of the palace, eight noble coats of arms were placed, documenting the founder's family connections: Pusch, Prittwitz, Talmberg, Glaubitz, Kreckwitz, Rothkirch, Niebelschütz and Loeben.

Heritage protection

The palace itself was listed in the register of heritage monuments under number A/2821/160/310/L by a decision of 15 March 1961, and the surrounding park under number A/2822/587/L by a decision of 11 June 1980.

Practical information

• Location: the village of Duża Wólka, Polkowice County, Grębocice municipality, Lower Silesian Voivodeship
• Getting there: a local road within Grębocice municipality
• What to expect: a listed heritage building - the current condition of the building and the possibility of visiting are worth checking directly with Grębocice municipality before your visit