Dzyalynskih Palace - baroque palace, built in 1773-1776, respectively, located in the center of Poznan. Currently, the palace is a library.
Palace, ornate stucco decoration and classical sculptures on the facade, was originally owned by Vladislav Gurovsky - Commander of Lithuania and the speaker of the Lithuanian Court. In 1808, the palace became the property of the family Dzyalynskih in whose hands remained until 1880. After the death of the last Dzyalynskogo - political and public figure, left no heir, the palace was bought by a Polish activist Wladyslaw Zamoyski.
During the annexation of the palace served as a center of cultural and political life of the Polish society. Here in the Red Hall in 1830, 1848 and 1863 meetings were held concerning the fight against the rebels. In the same building held concerts and theatrical performances staged amateur. In addition, in the palace of lectures by prominent professors: Charles Libelt (aesthetics), August Cieszkowski (philosophy), Theophilus Matek (chemistry and physics), James Krotovskaya (right). Restored in Poland since 1934 the efforts of the local branch of the Union of Polish Writers in the palace Dzyalynskih organized literary Thursdays.
During the fighting in 1945, the building burned down. It was renovated in 1957, designed by Alexander Kholas. All the sculptures again took their places on the facade of the building, including the figure of the pelican - the symbol of femininity and dedication.
The most beautiful room in the building - Red Room - Located on the ground floor.
At the rear of the palace is a historical garden, founded in the late 18th century. French garden with exotic trees and a pond in the center was badly damaged during the war but was later rebuilt exactly. Currently, the garden is closed to the public.
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