Twardogóra

The former market settlement, which was granted town rights by Prince Henry III in 1293, giving rise to the history of Twardogóra, already existed in the area of today’s town during the reign of the first rulers of the Piast dynasty, but only the future was to bring it a period of true prosperity. After many centuries of turbulent history, a number of interesting monuments have survived to our time, constituting the attractiveness of modern Twardogóra. In the 15th century a defensive building (castle) was built, serving as the seat of the owners of the surrounding landed estates. The estate was rebuilt by representatives of the Oleśnicko-Württemberg dynasty at the beginning of the 18th century into a Baroque palace, to which an elaborately decorated entrance gate led, and around which elements of the old fortifications and moat have been preserved (the building now houses a high school complex). One of the most interesting reminders of the old days is the Evangelical Church of the Holy Trinity and Our Lady of Twardogóra, built in the late 19th century (on the site of an earlier church), made using the half-timbered technique (characteristic of Silesian sacred architecture). In its interior, which no longer serves a sacred function, but is a venue for cultural events, one can admire, among other things, a baroque altar and pulpit from the mid-18th century. While visiting the town, it is also worthwhile to visit the twardogórski Market Square with its asymmetrically located town hall (former court and jail building) and 18th- and 19th-century buildings, as well as the historic Basilica of Our Lady Help of the Faithful, standing on the so-called Upper Square.

Goszcz Palace

A historic building with a rich history that dates back to the 19th century. It was built on the site of an earlier manor house, and was founded by Count Johann Heinrich von Saurma-Jeltsch. Over the years, the palace has undergone various changes of owners and functions, serving as both a residence and a place of hospitality for visitors. In the interwar period it became a place for social and cultural gatherings, and after World War II it served as an administrative facility. The palace is surrounded by a picturesque park, which is still an attractive feature for tourists and history buffs alike. Currently, the Guest Palace in Goszcz is undergoing a revitalization process to restore it to its former glory and adapt it for tourist and cultural purposes, which will allow it to rediscover its unique character.

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