Kozlowka

 

The Kozlowka Palace is considered to be one of the most beautiful magnate residencies in Poland. Aleksander Zamoyski bought the Kozlowka region with its Baroque style palace, built in the years of 1735 to 1742, for the Zamoyski family in the year of 1799. Konstanty Zamoyski had the palace completely redesigned in the years of 1879 to 1907.

 

Aleksander Zamoyski.

 

The Kozlowka Palace.

 

In the redesigns the elevations received a new shape, two towers were erected on both sides of the main palace body and the interior decorations were changed. Furthermore a chapel modelled on the royal one at Versailles, a theatre and several houses were added to the palace.

 

The entrance gate with the Jelita Coat of Arms of the Zamoyski family at the top.

 

The Kozlowka Palace.

 

The front of the palace.

 

The side and the back of the palace.

 

A detail in the palace.

 

The splendidly decorated palace interiors contain Konstanty Zamoyski's immense collection of paintings and photographs. They feature, among others, the images of all Polish aristocracy as well as of Emperors, Kings and Princes who have ruled Europe.

The palace, its park and its unique holdings have survived virtually intact up to the present day. The palace is still owned by the Zamoyski family and it is open to the public as a museum with guided tours.

 

The dining room.

 

The bedroom of Konstanty Zamoyski.