Narol
Castles, palaces and Manor Houses
Undoubtedly, the biggest attraction of Narol, a town in Roztocze on the Tanew River, is the Baroque Łoś Family Palace.
The history of the palace began in 1776–1781. Count Antoni Feliks Łoś ordered the construction of the palace. The palace was built on a horseshoe plan, with a vast courtyard and a decorative gate. The residence is composed of a 2-story main building, oriented to the south, and two annexes on both sides. The entire complex is surrounded by an Italian garden and beautiful forest, dominated by linden trees. The palace was damaged during both World Wars, and for 50 years, it remained a ruin. Currently the interiors – including the beautiful ballroom – and the facades are undergoing renovation work, thanks to its new owners, who also established the Pro Academia Norolense Foundation, with the goal of creating an academy for talented youth from Europe in the palace. Another project is to create a scientific and training centre, referring to the old artistic school, established by Count Antoni Łoś, the original owner of the palace, who was a known lover of art and collections.
