Palace in Pniów

The palace in Pniów is the remains of a Baroque-classicist palace built in the 18th century for General Johann Benedikt von Groeling. Today it is a ruin, entered in the heritage register as part of a palace complex.

What the palace looked like

It was a two-storey building in the classicist style, on a rectangular plan, with a hipped mansard roof. The front was divided by pilasters, and the main entrance was in the centre, beneath a balcony with a balustrade and four vases. Above the balcony rose a triangular pediment with a rose window, crowning a slightly projecting central bay. A wing was added on the right-hand side.

The palace complex

The palace belongs to a complex that also included a palace park with a gate and a manor farm; remnants of both have survived. The heritage register dates the palace to the 18th century and describes its style as Baroque.

Practical information

• Pniów lies in the municipality of Toszek; Toszek Castle is a few kilometres from here.
• The site is a ruin, so it can be viewed only from the outside. Before a visit it is worth checking with the Toszek municipal office whether the site is accessible.