Rogalin Palace

Rogalin, Poland

Rogalin is primarily famous for its 18th-century baroque palace of the Raczyński family, and the adjacent Raczyński Art Gallery, housing a permanent exhibition of Polish and international paintings (including Paul Delaroche and Claude Monet and the famous Jan Matejko's large-scale painting Joanna d'Arc). The gallery was founded by Edward Aleksander Raczyński. Rogalin is also known for its putatively 1000-year-old oak trees on the flood plains of the Warta and the historical St. Marcellinus Church, whose design was inspired by the Roman temple Maison Carrée in Nîmes, France.

The last owner of the estate was Count Edward Bernard Raczyński, who in 1979–1986 was President of the Polish Republic in exile. His sarcophagus is deposited in the Raczyński Mausoleum, under the church in Rogalin. In his testament, Count Raczyński bequeathed his estate in Rogalin (including the family palace, gallery, library, and church) to the Polish people.

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Founded: 1768-1776
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Poland

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Kristina Radetic (6 months ago)
Very nice surroundings, modern museum and it was a very pleasant tour. Highly recommend!
Taisiia Khrapach (6 months ago)
Great place, special respect for the Ukrainian dubbing option!
Anitka Pena-Tomczak (7 months ago)
My favourite park near home. The art gallery as well, haven't been inside the Palace yet!
Klara Collins (2 years ago)
Very beautiful place. Me and my husband had paid full price (something around 8 euro) but my daughter who is a college student has a free access. It’s nice that students and children have free pass. Have good shoes because this place is bigggg
Per Aastrup Olsen (3 years ago)
Awesome place. Must visit.
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