Wojnowice Palace – A Silesian Cultural Monument
The fully enclosed Wojnowice Palace (formerly known as "Schloss Woinowitz in Silesia") is surrounded by a 4.5-hectare park featuring rare species of trees and shrubs. Originally a smaller manor house, it was transformed into a grand residence in 1828 by the 24-year-old physician Carl Johann Christian Kuh from Breslau. Kuh was not only highly regarded as an ophthalmologist in Silesia but later became a prominent industrialist in the Silesian mining sector. In the late 19th century, Heinrich Friedrich August von Banck, a "Rittmeister" in the Seydlitz Cuirassier Regiment, acquired the estate and had the building renovated into the palace we see today. Despite various uses after the war, the palace still retains the core features of its major renovation at the turn of the century. The estate remained in the von Banck family until 1945.
The Palace:
The palace is located in Wojnowice, Silesian Voivodeship, in Racibórz County, approximately 5 km from Racibórz. It is renowned for its beautiful architecture and surrounding nature. Built in the 1830s, its current neoclassical and neo-baroque appearance results from extensive renovations carried out in the late 19th century. After serving as a guesthouse, museum for interior design, and venue for various events, the palace resumed its original function as a private residence in 2018 and is no longer open for tours.
Palace Park:
The 4.5-hectare park is surrounded by a brick wall and has two wrought-iron gates. The park features numerous rare species of trees and shrubs, including large red beeches, red oaks, pedunculate oaks, alders, black birches, and chestnut trees. Notably, in addition to the common white chestnuts, there is also a yellow chestnut tree from Virginia, a large shrub, and a sweet chestnut.
One rare tree, the Caucasian wingnut, native to the mountains of Asia, can also be found in the park. In recent years, a 3-hectare enclosure for fallow deer and heather sheep has been added to the park.
The park is home to many wild animals, including tawny owls, woodpeckers, magpies, thrushes, blue tits, finches, greenfinches, house sparrows, swifts, peafowl, wild ducks, storks, and frogs. In the evening, you can hear nightingales, but during the mating season, the frogs in the pond put on the loudest concert.
Museum:
The Muzeum Dawnej Wsi (Museum of the Old Village) in Wojnowice Palace was established through the initiative and dedication of the current owner and donations from the local community. Many of the items were generously donated by the residents of Wojnowice and surrounding areas. People brought forgotten and fascinating items from their cellars and attics to the museum to preserve them for future generations.
A plaque lists over 120 donors. Notable exhibits include a 200-year-old mortar for grinding peas, wooden harrows, mills, butter and cheese-making equipment, animal feed troughs, bread baskets, butter molds, antique irons, a "nearly automatic" washing machine, and much more. There is also a historical "outhouse," old school notebooks, and memorabilia from weddings and World War I.
The museum was located on the first floor of the northwest wing of the palace. It officially opened on August 9, 2008, and welcomed visitors from that point onward. Schools, kindergartens, and individual visitors were all regular guests. The Museum of the Old Village ceased its activities in 2018.
Key Facts:
- Usable area: 1,970 m²
- Palace building with rectangular footprint and side wing, three stories, largely with a basement
- High, partially developed attic with a height of 5.5 m
- Total volume: 12,708 m³
- Private park: 45,000 m²
- The palace is in good general condition
- All utilities available, including fiber optic internet
- Independent central heating system with multiple heat sources
By acquiring Wojnowice Palace, you gain the opportunity to preserve an important piece of Silesian cultural heritage. The palace is not subject to usage restrictions and offers various possibilities for both private and commercial uses, with excellent access to major cities in Silesia and the Czech Republic. The well-maintained park, with its tranquil areas, provides an ideal retreat with ample space.
If you are an entrepreneur or private individual with the right vision and need for space, contact us for a private viewing. We are happy to answer any questions over the phone, and, if necessary, we can assist with financing options.
Agency: Własno Izba Nieruchomości
