The Palace of Marianna Orańska stands in Kamieniec Ząbkowicki, a small town located less than 80 km from Wrocław. In 1096, the Czech Prince Brzetysław II built his stronghold here, and in 1838, the Dutch princess Marianna of Orange became the owner of the Kamieniec estate and decided to build her palace here.
Marianna Orańska’s Palace in Lower Silesia. The former owner of the building was famous for controversy
The project was undertaken by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, a German urban planner and architect, who is considered one of the most outstanding creators in the Kingdom of Prussia. Work started in the fall of 1839, but construction was quickly suspended.
Kamieniec Ząbkowicki Palace of Marianna Orańska photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/, author: www.palace-zamki.pl
Marianna Orańska was considered a businesswoman of the 19th century. She came from the Orange-Nassau dynasty. In 1830, she married the Prussian prince, Albrecht Hohenzollern, but although the couple had five children, the marriage was unsuccessful, and finally, 8 years after the wedding, the spouses divorced due to the woman’s numerous infidelities. The princess had an affair with, among other things, the pub, the librarian and the personal secretary. Orańska was punished with infamy, i.e. loss of honor, good name and civil rights. Therefore, construction was suspended.
Can you visit the castle in Kamieniec Ząbkowicki? When in Lower Silesia, you must not miss this attraction
The construction, which cost the equivalent of 3 tons, was completed only in 1872, when Marianna transferred the palace to her son. The palace has an extraordinary courtyard, plenty of cloisters, fountains and towers. Entrance to the palace requires a ticket, but it is a real gem of Lower Silesia that cannot be missed. There is a beautiful park area around it the place seems lonely and cut off from modern times.
Source: Gazeta
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