Time stood still. The Pałac Lasotów stood before me. Its elegance spoke volumes. A testament to centuries of Polish history.
This isn’t just a palace. It’s a living story. Built in 1855 by Alfons Ferdynand Kropiwnicki. A renowned Warsaw architect. He created this Italian villa-style masterpiece. He incorporated innovative cast-iron elements. These were some of the first of their kind in Poland. Notice the greens on the cast iron. Those colors were painstakingly restored. They reflect the original 19th-century palette.
The palace’s history goes back further. Much further. To the late 18th century. The village of Zielonki belonged to King Stanisław August Poniatowski. After his death his widow Mrs Grabowska inherited it. In 1788 Jakub Paschalis Jakubowicz bought the estate. He established a kontusz sash factory in nearby Lipków. These sashes were famous throughout Poland for their intricate designs.
Jakub Paschalis Jakubowicz sold the estate in 1851. Kropiwnicki then built the palace we see today. He cleverly used the existing cellars. He replaced an older wooden structure. The original tin weather vane on the tower displays the completion year 1855.
Adam Gliszczyński bought the Pałac Lasotów in 1875. He added an annex. He managed the property until 1919. Count Józef Basiński and his wife Antonina owned it afterward. The estate was largely broken up by the 1930s. But it remained in the Basiński family until 1944.
The state took over in 1945. The palace became office and residential space. It lost its historical purpose. Then in 1997 Zenon Marian Lasota bought it. He’s a relative of Jakub Paschalis Jakubowicz. He initiated extensive restoration work. The palace and park were meticulously restored. They reflect their original architectural style and color scheme.
Today the Pałac Lasotów is a cultural center. It’s listed in the Polish Register of Historical Monuments. Number 1124/501. It hosts artistic presentations. It popularizes historical and cultural knowledge. It’s a place of beauty and wonder. A place where history comes alive. You can almost hear the echoes of past celebrations. You can almost imagine the elegant figures from the 19th century. The Pałac Lasotów truly is a treasure. It’s a must-see for any visitor to Poland.