JACOB JR. MY JEWISH WORLD. BRANICKI PALACE. BIALYSTOK - POLAND

 

Sunday, Elul 24, 5780. September 13, 2020.

Shalom! World.

Jana Killinskiego 1, Bialystok, Poland.

The Branicki Palace and park complex in Bialystok is one of the most beautiful monuments in Poland and the baroque gardens around the Palace are one of the most beautiful in Europe. You can't miss the place on the tourist map of Podlasie. This place is a reminder of the Branicki family and is called the Branicki residence or the "Versailles of Podlasie". 







The history of the Branicki Palace is fascinating. Initially, in the 16th century, the Palace was a defensive castle built by the Wiesiolowski family - the owners of Bialystok at that time.

Time of the greatest flowering of the Palace and gardens took place during the reign of the Branicki family in Bialystok. In the 1790s, Stefan Mikolaj Branicki brgan rebuilding the castle into a baroque palace. His son - Jan Klemens Branicki, continued to expand the residence for another fifty years.

Unforttunately, the restauration was interrupted by World War II, therefore, the former "Versailles of Podlasie" came out destroyed by about 70%. In 1945 state began to secure the ruins and save the remains of sculptures. 




The decision to rebuild at that time was to restore the 18th century character of the entire establishment. During the works, many exciting historical remains were diecovered from different periods. In a reasonably short time, several years, the Palace and gardens were reconstructed and restored.

The original purpose of the Palace was to be the Folk Culture House, including the Regional Historical Museum, the Scientific Library, and scientific and artistic associations. Even several exhibitions were organized in the interiors. 

However, on December 5, 1949, the Minister of Culture and Art donated the building and established Medical Academy in Bialystok.

Reconstruction works are practically ongoing to this day. Despite the university like nature of many rooms, the building regains a partial appearance of the former magnificent Branicki residence. It is undoubtedly the most famous monument in the entire region.


Cultural Support: Jacob Jr. Benleumi, Advisor, Consulting and Education. International Relations Analyst.

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