HOLY CROSS PALACES. HISTORY, ATTRACTIONS, SECRETS

Discover the fascinating history and architectural beauty of the palaces in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Travel back in time, learning about the fate of these magnificent buildings, from the well-known residences of the Bishops of Krakow to the charming palaces hidden in the picturesque corners of the region. This guide is an ideal proposition for lovers of history, architecture and anyone who wants to explore the secrets of Świętokrzyskie.

• Almost sixty palaces described in one volume.
• Famous buildings, such as the Palace of the Bishops of Krakow in Kielce and the manor house of Henryk Sienkiewicz in Oblęgorek.
• Objects that have lost their defensive functions over the centuries and have become palaces.
• Information about monuments near the described objects.
• The history of the palaces built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in Kielce and Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski.
• The fate of the Karski Palace in Włostów, which turned from an architectural gem into a ruin.
• Inspiration for trips around the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

Holy Cross Palaces is the second volume in the Holy Cross historical wanderings series, which presents the history of almost sixty palaces located within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Among them are both well-known buildings, such as the Palace of the Bishops of Krakow in Kielce and the manor house of Henryk Sienkiewicz in Oblęgorek, as well as objects that have lost their defensive functions over the centuries and have turned from castles into palaces. The guide also contains information about monuments that shared the fate of the Karski Palace in Włostów and, as a result of historical turmoil, turned from architectural gems into grass-covered ruins.

As in the first volume of the series devoted to Holy Cross castles, this book also contains information about monuments worth visiting near the described objects. This guide is not only a source of knowledge about history and architecture, but also an inspiration to discover lesser-known corners of the Świętokrzyskie region. Ideal for tourists, regionalists and anyone who wants to expand their knowledge about Poland.

Wydawnictwo CM is a renowned publisher specializing in publications on historical, regional and cultural topics. For years, it has been providing readers with valuable and reliable studies that are recognized both by specialists and a wide range of history enthusiasts. Thanks to the careful selection of authors and attention to high editorial quality, the publications of Wydawnictwo CM are a valuable source of knowledge about the cultural heritage of Poland.