Palace of the Princes of Pszczyna

The Palace of the Princes of Pszczyna (Pałacyk książąt pszczyńskich) stands in Katowice-Murcki at ul. Bielska 1, on a rise called Wzgórze Wandy (Wanda's Hill). It was built in 1905 by the Hochberg family, the princes of Pszczyna.

From a leisure villa to a kindergarten

The building stands on the slopes of Białobrzeska Góra, today called Wzgórze Wandy, near the former Silesian Forest (Puszcza Śląska). From the start it served as a leisure villa. In time the director of a nearby mine lived in it, and since 15 May 1975 it has housed Municipal Kindergarten no. 72. It has been in the heritage register since a decision of 6 April 2023.

The area

Right next to it stretches the Murcki Park, so the palace is best viewed from the outside during a walk around Murcki.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Bielska 1, Katowice-Murcki.
• A kindergarten operates in the building, so it is viewed from the outside, without going in.