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Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce

🇵🇱 Poland · 17th century

Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce in Poland
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce (Polish: Pałac Biskupów Krakowskich w Kielcach), was built in the 17th century as a summer residence of bishops of Kraków in Kielce, Poland. The architecture of the palace constitutes a unique mélange of Polish and Italian traditions and reflects political ambitions of its founder. Currently the palace houses a branch of the National Museum with an important gallery of Polish paintings.

Text adapted from “Kraków Bishops Palace, Kielce” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce ranks #2,127 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #72 of the 366 mapped in Poland. Founded 1641, it is older than 28% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 580 atlas entries founded in the 17th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,972 times in the last 60 days, more than 66% of the atlas. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Radom, 71 km away. See how Poland compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce?

Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce stands in Poland, at 50.86917°, 20.6275°.

When was Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1641. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #2,127 of 7,738 worldwide, and #72 in Poland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce?

Chęciny Castle, about 14 km away.

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