Former Potocki Palace
Borusowa
The palace was built in the first half of the 19th century by the owner of Krzeszowice, Artur Potocki. However, the first two residence designs were commissioned by Fr. Izabela Lubomirska at the end of the 18th century. In 1940, the palace became the summer residence of Governor General Hans Frank. At his request, the palace was rebuilt, adding, among others magnificient staircase. The palace is surrounded by a park established by Adam Potocki in 1849. It covers an area of 12 hectares and, although it has been neglected since World War II, it is still an attraction of Krzeszowice.
Click to listen highlighted text! The palace was built in the first half of the 19th century by the owner of Krzeszowice, Artur Potocki. However, the first two residence designs were commissioned by Fr. Izabela Lubomirska at the end of the 18th century. In 1940, the palace became the summer residence of Governor General Hans Frank. At his request, the palace was rebuilt, adding, among others magnificient staircase. The palace is surrounded by a park established by Adam Potocki in 1849. It covers an area of 12 hectares and, although it has been neglected since World War II, it is still an attraction of Krzeszowice.The palace was built in the first half of the 19th century by the owner of Krzeszowice, Artur Potocki. However, the first two residence designs were commissioned by Fr. Izabela Lubomirska at the end of the 18th century. In 1940, the palace became the summer residence of Governor General Hans Frank. At his request, the palace was rebuilt, adding, among others magnificient staircase. The palace is surrounded by a park established by Adam Potocki in 1849. It covers an area of 12 hectares and, although it has been neglected since World War II, it is still an attraction of Krzeszowice.