Palace in Turawa
Palace in Turawa - 15km north of Opole lies the village of Turawa, home to an interesting monument, which is
a baroque palace built by the von Loewenkron family in the early 18th century.
The palace features a chapel in the form of a bulbous, polygonal tower, topped with a shingled roof, on which a clock and bell were once installed. Among the preserved interiors, there are a neo-Rococo ballroom with gilded, sculpted oak doors, a neo-Renaissance sideboard, neo-Rococo marble fireplaces, baroque library cabinets, gilded wall decorations, and tiled stoves.
A thorough reconstruction in the 19th century maintained the character of the late baroque residence.
Just after the war, the palace, taken from its owners, was turned into a children's home.
The currently unused residence is unfortunately deteriorating and falling into ruin.
The granddaughter of the last owner of the palace intended to establish a cultural and friendship centre between Poland, Germany, and France for artists from these countries, but funding was lacking for the purchase and renovation. Currently, the entire property belongs to a private company from Warsaw, which is reluctant to undertake any revitalisation of the monument.
Author of the photos and text:
Katarzyna Krajewska
Author's website - www.fotofiszka.eu
