Green Velo

This residence was built in the second half of the 16th century with the funds of the Leszczyński family. Soon, the palace became the Lubomirskis’. Subsequent inheritance and sales of the palace were followed by numerous fires. Finally, after the World War II the global monument was in a state of ruin. It was not until the 50s of the XX century, that the communist authorities decided to rebuild the house.

It is a pearl of Polish Renaissance residential architecture, called the “Little Wawel”. The residence has been frequently used for outdoor location shooting for films. The building was erected on a rectangular plan with a large courtyard, which is situated on the first floor, because of the threat of flooding by a nearby river. Renaissance loggias and attics captivate tourists. Great artists, such as Santi Gucci and Tylman of Gameren, designed the most beautiful details. The Museum of Interiors has been set up in the palatial rooms, where there is a collection of interesting exhibits, and the acoustics permit the organising of concerts of great music. Today, the palace houses a hotel. Spending the night in the royal bedchambers, you can feel the spirit of history.