Discover Smolice

Palace and park in Smolice

The palace in Smolice was remodelled in the Neo-Baroque style after 1910. Its architecture gives the place a clear cultural focus. The building is surrounded by an expansive park, so the palace and green grounds together define the character of the ensemble. Visitors interested in architecture will find a specific point of reference here; those who prefer to focus on landscape design can enjoy the park as a separate aspect of their trip.

The park dates back to the 19th century and was laid out in the English landscape style. This design has been preserved to this day. It covers an area of 18.15 hectares. The park is therefore not merely a backdrop to the palace, but also a destination in its own right for visitors who appreciate historic garden and landscape design.

The park’s described features include a fountain, water channels and three ponds. These different elements give the grounds their distinctive character: water appears in the moving fountain as well as in the channels and ponds. The palace also has a palm house filled with exotic plants. The palace, park and palm house thus offer various points of interest for those interested in architecture, garden design and plants.

Church with a distinctive west tower

The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus stands in the southeast of Smolice, at the northern corner of the palace park. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century by Countess von Ziethen, to plans by the Wrocław architects Gaze and Bottcher. The plastered building is Neo-Baroque. Its architecture can be described through several distinct features: the church is built of masonry and has three aisles, with a Latin-cross floor plan. It also has a slightly pronounced transept and a semicircular apse.

The main entrance is also architecturally distinctive. It is located in a 46-metre-high tower on the west side. The elaborately designed columned portal is topped by a standing figure of Christ. The tower’s height, its position on the west side and the portal with the figure of Christ give the church a striking silhouette. Visitors who enjoy taking a closer look at religious buildings and historic architecture will find specific details in both the floor plan and the entrance façade.

Cycling route and religious connection

A cycling route connects Smolice with Raszewy and Pasierby. This is a specific point to consider when planning your trip if you are also interested in Smolice as part of a cycling route. The named places are the endpoints or destinations of this connection; no other route details are provided. This makes cycling a separate aspect to consider alongside the palace, park and church.

Another distinctive connection is religious: a five-day indulgence in honour of Our Lady, Health of the Sick, takes place in Smolice in September. This seasonal and religious connection is of particular interest to travellers exploring church traditions or pilgrimages. It adds a separate theme to the church’s architectural significance.

Choose Smolice as your destination

For families looking to include a range of interests in their trip, Smolice offers several clearly distinct themes: palace architecture, a historic landscaped park, the church with its striking tower, and a cycling route. Which of these matters most to you can shape the focus of your stay. If this combination suits your travel plans, a holiday apartment in Smolice is a good place to start your search. Your choice of destination should reflect the experiences you would like to prioritise.

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