Abandoned Fairy Tale Castle From The 16th Century
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Published 2023-11-26
Originally built in the 1500’s for the local and prominent Von Raueck family, it would later fall under the ownership of a German royal physician by the name of Caspar von Eisenhut before then being passing into the hands of the Jesuits and eventually being acquired by millionaire Count Anton Alexander von Magnis in 1780.
So it was under the counts vision that it was spectacularly expanded and fitted with tall circular stone follies on each end, one rising significantly stories taller than the other, almost as if it’s reaching for the heavens above.
It was not until later in the 19th century that the stately structure gained its current look. Sadly ravaged by fire in 1870, a large majority of the interior was rebuilt in a flourish of breathtaking Neo Baroque architecture elements and later, throughout the pre depression era of the 1920’s, Classical and Renaissance Revival elements were also added to the façade.
Given the fate of many of the region’s other notable historic properties, the castle miraculously survived World War II with little sustained damage and would later go onto serve as an agricultural school during the years of communism.
But having survived both the war and the Communist era relatively unscathed, the castle fared less well following Poland’s political transition.
In 2005, it was ultimately sold to an Irish-based development group for the reported price of 20 million polish zloty or $5 million us. Ambitious though their vision was, plans to turn it into a luxurious hotel and prestigious golf club failed to ever materialize and both decay and dereliction set in – even worse, over the course of time, thieves continually broke in, stripping it of many of its original fixtures and decorative features.
Although the castle sold again in 2010, with the crippling decrease in value of the polish zloty currency continuing to plague the country’s economy, unfortunately there has been little restoration efforts in recent years.
Despite all of this, the breathtaking beauty will forever remain known for its architectural grandeur and for its unique blend of Classical, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque design styles.
The castles intricately designed facade, ornate interior plasterwork, complex hand-carved woodwork, dark oak-lined corridors, and sprawling outdoor gardens, still reflects the opulence and elegance of the bygone era. The architectural significance of the castle has made it a prominent landmark in the region, attracting visitors and photographers from all corners of the world.
Today the once pride and joy of the southern Poland region, is scarred, molded, battered, decayed, and even collapsed. Most of the rooms that once held priceless antique furnishings and rare imported decor, now sit empty and lonely. The walls that once held expensive oil paintings and unique tapestries are now covered in dust, cracks, and cobwebs. But despite it being a mere shell of its former self, the current owners are working tirelessly to help preserve the behemoth structure. It has undergone extensive preservation efforts to maintain its historical integrity. Various organizations and individuals have been involved in safeguarding the castle and its surrounding grounds, ensuring that its architectural and cultural heritage is upheld for future generations to appreciate and cherish for years to come.
In conclusion, the history of this magnificent palace is a woven tapestry of architectural awe, splendor, noble lineage, and cultural significance. As a symbol of the region's rich heritage, the palace continues to stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of its past. Its historical journey is a reflection of the rich tapestry of Polish history and the efforts to preserve its cultural heritage for generations to come.
And that will bring us to the conclusion of today’s video on the 16th Century Abandoned Fairytale Castle. We truly hope that you guys all enjoyed this video, especially as the castle was so big that it ended up taking us near a day and a half to film and document everything not to mention the amount of zloty that we had to fork over to the whiskey loving caretaker. For more photographs from the castle, and from our other abandoned locations, check out our website at Abandonedcentral.com. so don’t forget subscribe to Abandoned Central on YouTube so that you get all the latest videos and one more important thing if you want to help support us in creating these videos, please consider donating by clicking the super thanks link next to the download icon any amount is greatly appreciated. thank you Friends!
All Comments (21)
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How just beautiful is that archetecture? So sad to see buildings like this decay so badly.
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That library is truly beautiful. The entire palace is, but I can't help but wonder what that library looked like when it was full of books, chairs, and people.
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With its history it should be saved .Sad it is just falling apart.Thanks for the video .Hi from 🇨🇦 Canada
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Niestety w Polsce jest wiele zabytkowych pałaców lub zamków, które są dziś ruiną, nawet w mojej wsi stoi niewielki dwór obronny, który dopiero nie dawno ktoś kupił i wyremontował. W sumie w każdej polskiej miejscowości jest jakis zaniedbany zabytek. Niestety nie ma pieniędzy żeby te zabytki naprawiać.
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Thanks for sharing your experience with us pal! I love how you pay attention to the architecture in these places! Thanks again! Keep on keeping on
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The orchestra use to play from the balcony echoing the ceiling down to the balls that once took place which ended around the 1920s
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Omg how exquisite Please save this amazing place The designs are breathtaking
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That castle is beautiful.
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This place is a work of art
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A Very Nice Video, Thanks for posting it.
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The building is stunning and gorgeous with all the architectural crafting detailed. Wow, It’s mind blowing seeing it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful place and keep doing what you are doing best.
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Love!! Such a beautiful building
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It would cost more to restore than the selling value. It’s so sad, what an amazing building. I always wonder how many families or people lived in this castle.
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I'll say this is your Best Stair case you have and I've seen. Amazing.
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Absolutely stunning such a shame its left too rot in the first place ❤
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Sad but true: no matter how big and fancy a place is made and who dwells in it, it'll decay n fall to ruin just like the lowliest shack..
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The water dripping is a poignant metaphor for the slow decay of the palace as it slowly falls apart. Hopefully if it gets too expensive to maintain and they decide to knock it down, they will save the architectural and decorative details and donate them to a museum or salvage and repurpose them. It would be a real shame if they decided to demolish them wholesale.
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WOW 🤗 Thanks for sharing this wonderful place Can't believe the owners have not tried prevention of further decay😮😢
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Thanks!
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They need a group of people to fix it.
