Żeleźnik Palace

Żeleźnik Palace is a baroque building in a small village in the Strzelin municipality, built in the early 18th century and rebuilt in 1910-1920. In old German documents the building is listed as Schloss Eisenberg.

Construction and rebuilding

The palace was built in the baroque style in the early 18th century, and it owes its present shape to a thorough rebuilding carried out in 1910-1920. The interiors retained their stucco decoration despite the damage the palace suffered in 1945.

The palace complex

The building is part of a larger complex. Next to the palace stand a park, a dovecote and a gazebo dating from the late 19th century, as well as a brick granary from the late 18th century, rebuilt in the early 20th century. The whole complex, the palace, granary and park, is listed on the heritage register: the palace under number A/1415/1245 in 1965, the granary under number A/1417/1637 in 1966, and the park under number A/1416/581/W in 1984.

Current condition

The sources do not state the current technical condition of the building or whether it is open to visitors. Before visiting it is worth checking this on the spot or at the Strzelin municipal office rather than counting on being able to go inside.

Nearby

Within a few kilometres of Żeleźnik lies Gromnik with its observation tower, as well as Skałka Goethego, a popular destination for walkers. Another monument of the same type in the area is the palace in Wyszonowice.

Practical information

• Address: Żeleźnik 5, Strzelin municipality, Strzelin County
• Getting there: by car along local roads of the Strzelin municipality
• What to expect: viewing the palace building and the palace complex from the outside; access to the interior should be confirmed on the spot