Lubomirski castle and Potocki - a unique palace and park ensemble, located in Lancut, is a true gem of the national culture. The castle, built in the style of an aristocratic palace, now a museum.

Construction of the castle began in 1629 on the site of a fortified tower and the old foundation. Governor Stanislaw Lubomirski invited the Polish architect Maciej Trapola who chose to form an elegant palace in the form of a horseshoe. Then the palace was surrounded by powerful fortifications with bastions that protected it from conquest by the Swedes in 1655 and Hungary in 1657.

The golden age of the palace took place in the second half of the eighteenth century, when it was inherited Princess Isabella Lubomirska. At that time the palace was rebuilt by architect Aigner. Around the palace was a landscape park. Duchess Isabella has created a unique park of 36 hectares with a garden, a rose garden, pavilions. There were built conservatory, stables, tennis courts, an artificial lake created. After her death in 1816, the palace passed to grandchildren Princess: Alfred and Arthur Potocki.

During World War II, the palace housed the Wehrmacht. After the war, the palace was nationalized, there was a museum. Now here are held important techniques. In 1996 there was a meeting of presidents of Central European countries. Sometimes in the palace held scientific symposia.

Compared to other aristocratic residences in Poland, Lubomirski Palace is preserved in excellent condition. Basic facilities such as ballroom, columned hall, gallery preserved the unique atmosphere of the old era. In addition, there is a unique aristocratic library, where you can see about 22,000 books.