Exploring an Incredible Abandoned Palace in a small Polish Town 

In 1910 this was a mansion built for the Polish royalty and it survived as a government mansion until 1946/1947. Then it was turned into a college to educate young people who needed trade and education skills after the devastation of WWII. Then in the late 70's or early 80's it was converted into a home for children and young adults with mental health and disabilities. That ended in 1997 and the house has been empty an decaying ever since. The room that the brother thought was a living room was actually a ballroom for the wonderful parties held there when the Polish royalty inhabited the house. Hope this helps clarify things.

I love the amount of thought the blonde younger brother puts into his vision of the places he explores. This team is quite thoughtful on a whole, and the respect they give to their explores is admirable. Thanks for being classy you guys. Iets tweederangs! 😊

Im Polish and its very nice to see you there in my country!! Thank You very much for this video, much Love from poland xoxo

❤️ the background music...can envision people dancing in a grand palace ballroom...again beautiful, interesting find...❤️ you guys!

You never cease to bring the most awesome places to show us! Thank you! You are the best and most respectful when showing these buildings! Thank you!!

I am always impressed by the background music you put on your vids. It's always relevant to the place you're at, and even the time in history the building would have 'lived' in. This particular building seems more institutional, rather than a palace. Maybe a sanitarium or an asylum. One of the doors on the first floor had a sign that read 'Direktor' or Director (in English), and that bathroom was not designed for a family, even a large one, to use. Must have been something institutional at some point in its' life. Great find! Thanks for filming it for us!

Please give our best to Jordy. I wonder at rhe laughs and tears this place has witnessed over time. It must have been gorgeous in its heyday... As usual, Leslie, your caring, respectful demeanor shines through.

Short but sweet. I found it very interesting. Some of the comments are very helpful with the history of the palace. ❤️

I love the respect and admiration Bros of Decay exhibit in all their videos. This video was awesome and I always look forward to new videos. Thank, guys.

Firefighters received a fire report today around 7am. When they came to the place of fire the whole roof of the palace was covered. " There was no part of the roof rack, for the fire probably had spread from the early hours of the night, Capt. Kamil Rogasik from the KP in the Mountain - Firefighters on the spot found a very advanced situation and immediately started extinguishing. Because there are no media in the building, we do not exclude arson, "added Capt. Rogasik. The fire was created in the attic and the biggest damage was to the roof. The fire of the palace caused stir among the inhabitants. The object has been unprotected and destructive for years. " It must have been arson, there are no installations in the palace. Everyone could go in and out without any problems - says resident Bełcza. Residents with regret remember the times of the glory of the palace. " Once in this palace was an agricultural school, it was all beautiful, well maintained. It was our community good, our business card. "he adds. It turns out that there have been fires in the palace before. " This is probably the third fire," the resident notes . "It was known what was happening and no one reacted to the object to secure it, " he emphasizes. About 30 firefighters and volunteers participate in firefighting. Storing objects can take until late in the evening. ( Translation from Polish newspaper about the fire)

Polish Coat of Arms , Polish White Eagle above the fireplace .

As always a pleasure to watch. You make the building live again with your enthusiasm. I sincerely appreciate your video!!

My family left Poland in 1910 so I love to see “old Europe” and Poland especially. You do a wonderful job. I love your channel . Keep up your work ! We here in Michigan USA enjoy the videos so very much.

The music flowed right along with the video. Good to see you guys out and about exploring the decay. Way cool.

I watch a lot of these abandoned places videos and your channel is the only one I've subscribed to. You don't mess with clickbait, drama, histrionics, ..... just good honest exploration and showing a real respect for the places and a real empathy towards their former owners You are genuinely nice, decent, people! 'Subscribed' 'Liked' and 'Shared'!! Bravo!

Beautiful as usual. Prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery for Jordy. Great job Leslie.

I assume from reading the comments that you were able to rescue the trapped bird. I think many would have loved to see the bird fly to freedom. Perhaps next time a rescue presents itself you will be able to film it. Acts of compassion are lovely and we would enjoy them so much! Bless the critters and the people that love and respect them. Great work as always...

I really like the way you and your buddies show the different abandoned homes. The way you put yourselves back in time to explain what we are looking at. I think it's amazing when there are blankets and clothing in the closets, ready to be used. Thanks for the tours!

What wonderful young men the "Bros Of Decay" are! Thankful for the thoughtful and respectful tours you give us.

I also am glad that you take your exploring seriously. It's wonderful to watch.

What a majestic find, so awesomely beautiful in it's own way I can just imagine how amazing it was in all it's glory. You always find a variety of abandoned buildings. And the beginning with you standing there and it engulfing you was a perfect picture. Love your find and thank you for all that you do Leslie!!....

It's absolutely a gorgeous place! I love the brickwork and window system integrated into the entrance balcony!

i still cant comprehend how can buildings like these just be left in ruins, especially in europe where such buildings have high cultural value

I have a feeling that is was a school or university. If you look at the bathroom, that doesn't look like it was for a private situation. You als came past a door that had a sign with director on it. But awsome place!

Everytime I watch your videos I always imagine what it used to look like and who may have lived there, you always have some ideas of what you think and a way with words that helps the imagination!! Great job again Lesley...give my best to Jordy hope he's well. 😘

Always enjoy your videos. I love history and imagining what the places were like when they were first built and what life was like for the people who inhabited them. I also appreciate when you or other commentators know and share the history of your finds! I can't travel far anymore so your videos are a very special treat! Thank you for well presented videos! Were you able to set the little bird free from his glass prison? Hope so :)

Your channel is one of the best "abandoned places". It seems you really do care about these places and and the history. Pretty cool. Ty

Wow guys this was truly amazing the wood work all of it and those stairs are just beautiful but I mist admit most all of the homes you explore are so unique great work guys and thanks for sharing this with us.

Outstanding explore, thumbs up. Great video!

You speak in a very gentle, respectful tone. Thank you.

Such a beauty thanks for taking the time and interest and sharing! 😍🥰😘🍿

Thank you so much you guys for another great video , glad Jody is back!

There’s more inside then I thought there would be thank you for taking me inside! Must have been a beautiful place!

Thank you.! ☺️ As you stated you did not plan this visit. But I'm glad you did. To vision it in its Time is the reason you do what you do, and the reason I watch. 🤗 it's so Stunning to think what it may of been like in this home in the beginning. I also want to Compliment your Stories, Presentation's as you begin your walk through. You can hear the Passion in your Voice. It Truly gives the actual Feeling of being there in time. Keep doing what you Do.! Please.! ☺️♥️💫🌟⏳ it's so Magical. I wish I could do what you do. I can imagine the emotions that come with your Adventures.! You are sooo Respectful, and Polite to these Homes, and Places.. I Admire that about you guys. ♥️ To me it's an Honor to be with you as I Watch and Listen to your knowledge with so much Passion. As I can feel your Emotions almost. Thank you.! Be Safe, Best Wishes 🤗 Thank you for letting me be in this journey with you. ⏳😊

Thank you for showing this! I’ve seen a lot of fantastic places through your videos. Fantastic!

It is so sad to see such an amazing place destroyed by vandals. I can close my eyes tho and imagine it when it was in its glory years. You get to see such beautiful places, from the smallest farm house to the biggest mansions, and I am so grateful that you share it with us. What amazing and interesting lives you lead!

It's so awesome when you see people exploring buildings in your own country!! You made such a fantastic video, now I wanna go there by myself, thank you guys for visiting Poland!

gorgeous

Incredible palace! Thank you for showing us this place. How is Jordy doing? We miss him. Wishing him a quick recovery.

I admire the respectful way you tour the structures.

What a stunning entrance hall! You two never disappoint with your exquisite editing and perfect choice of music. You always bring me with you, and I love your sensitivity to the places you visit. It's so sad to see such a place burned like that. Thank you yet again for a wonderful visit.🇨🇦

Great video! Agree it's a shame the original contents had not been left. But, to see the building and what it had been is awesome - thank you!

This place is amazing😍 Love from India

Love that you show all that you do, these videos are great! Thanks!

Loved it..blessings from America! Love watching you guys..you always have a great attitude with these old houses.

I love your channel! I live in Massachusetts and it’s home to a lot of abandoned mental facilities and hospitals as well as a few airbases and theatres, courthouses(it was so beautiful inside) and it’s so beautiful how around you you find so many untouched places it’s a lot harder to find around me everything usually is vandalized or empty but I can always appreciate the old architecture and character of the home

thank you for this awesome video. i really love to see all abandoned palace, there are so much stories behind it. The music also makes this video much more relax to watch.

So proud of your growing subscriptions! I've always thought you deserve many many more.

Another great explore, thanks for taking us around.

Wow, just absolutely beautiful!..... a breathtaking piece of history. Just amazing

your voice is very soothing as you take us on these explorations

Fantastic video. Interesting, great photographic work, nice background music, beautiful subject. Will watch more of your stuff.

This is Schloss Oderbeltsch / Pałac w Bełczu Wielkim. The baroque Palace Belcz dates back to 1787, when it was owned by Friedrich Adolf Graf von Kalckreuth (22 February 1737 - 10 June 1818) was a Prussian General feldmarschall Kalkreuth was born in Sotterhausen near Sangerhausen. He entered the regiment of Gardes du Corps in 1752, and in 1758 was adjutant or aide de camp to Frederick the Great's brother, Prince Henry, with whom he served throughout the later stages of the Seven Years' War. He won special distinction at the battle of Freiberg (29 September 1762), for which Frederick promoted him major. Personal differences with Prince Henry severed their connection in 1766, and for many years Kalckreuth lived in comparative retirement. He participated in the War of the Bavarian Succession as a colonel, and on the accession of Frederick William II was restored to favour. He greatly distinguished himself as a major-general in the invasion of the Netherlands in 1787, and by 1792 had become count and lieutenant-general. Under the Duke of Brunswick, he took a conspicuous part in the campaign of Valmy in 1792, the siege of Mainz in 1793, and the Battle of Kaiserslautern in 1794. Kalckreuth was defeated in the 1806 Battle of Auerstedt. In 1807 he defended Danzig, now the Polish town Gdańsk for 78 days against the French under Marshal Lefebvre, with far greater skill and energy than he had shown in the previous year. He was promoted to field marshal soon afterwards, and conducted many of the negotiations at Tilsit. He died as governor of Berlin in 1818. The Dictées du Feldmaréchal Kalckreuth were published by his son (Paris, 1844). Friedrich Adolf von Kalckreuth married with Charlotte Henriette Sophie von Kalckreuth (born Freiin von Rohd) 1781 age 44. Charlotte was born 30 november 1756, in Schrombehnen, E. Pr., Prus..They had 3 children. Friedrich died in 1818, age 81. The estate then passed to the Schönborns, The Schönborn family is a noble and mediatised formerly sovereign family of the former Holy Roman Empire. Various members of the family have held high offices of the Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire over the course of centuries, including as bishops, prince bishops, cardinals and prince-electors. In addition to several family members having been elected rulers of ecclesiastical principalities - the Electorate of Mainz, the Princely-Bishopric of Würzburg, the Princely-Bishopric of Worms, the Princely-Bishopric of Speyer, the Electorate of Trier, and the Princely-Bishoprice of Bamberg - the family possessed a fief in Franconia that held imperial immediacy as a county within the Holy Roman Empire, the state of Schönborn. The House of Schönborn, especially its ruling prelates of the Roman Catholic Church, were among the most important builders of Southern German baroque architecture. The family gave the name Schönbornzeit (Age of the Schönborns) to an era (1642-1756), sometimes nostalgically remembered in the popular consciousness as an era of prosperity. Today, the term Schönbornzeit denotes a particular style of Rhenish and Franconian baroque. Than the house was bought by Ludwig Adolph Theodor Dürr in 1898. Ludwig Dürr was the chief designer of all airships built by the Zeppelin Company with the sole exception of the very first zeppelin, LZ-1, which he helped build. Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin made Dürr his chief designer when the Count’s first engineer, Hugo Kübler, who had designed LZ-1, refused to fly in the airship he had created. After Zeppelin was forced to dismantle his first ship and cease operations for lack of funds in 1900, Dürr was the sole employee who continued to work for Zeppelin, and he remained with the Zeppelin Company until 1945. In addition to working as a designer, Dürr was also trained as an airship pilot, and he commanded the zeppelins LZ-5 (Z-II), LZ-6, and LZ-7 Deutschland. On 19 July 1923 he married Lydia Beck; they had two daughters and two sons.Ludwig Dürr died on January 1, 1956. In 1910 there was a big renovation and before the first world war in 1913 architect Eugen Schmohl made a few changes in Neorenaissance for the family Gilka-Bötzow entepteneurs from Berlin, The Bötzow Brewery opened in 1885, the Bötzow Brewery quickly developed into one of northern Germany’s largest private breweries with a capacity of 210,000 hl and 5,000 m² of underground cellar space. In 1886 Bötzow was named purveyor to the royal court, due to the beer’s excellent quality. The beer garden and brewery grounds, with space for 6,000 guests, were a highly popular spot for all manner of outings and daytrips. The brewery survived economic troubles and World War I. In 1919 the beer garden was the scene of the founding of the revolutionary committee. Parts of the brewery were destroyed in 1945, yet operations continued until 1949 situated within walking distance of Berlin’s Alexanderplatz and Friedrichshain public park. Since its initial opening in 1885, the Bötzow family attached great importance to the running of a modern brewery. This is reflected in the coexistence of the representative production yard together with a public beer garden, which became a popular destination for excursions. In 1886, the brewery was appointed purveyor to the royal court. David Chipperfield Architects has revealed plans to transform Berlin's former Bötzow Brewery into a new "public destination." Located near the city's Alexanderplatz, the 24,000-square-meter industrial site was first home to the Bötzow Brewery in 1885, before being severely damaged during World War II. With the new masterplan, Chipperfield plans to restore the surviving 19th-century structures and added three new buildings - all centered around a public plaza - to provide space for a brewery, art gallery, restaurants, medical innovation center, boutique hotel and more. Construction is expected to complete in 2019. During World War II the palace was commandeered by the German state. In the Post-War years , we talk about the years until 1989 when Poland was in communist hands, the palace and grounds went through various uses including an agricultural school, a factory, and from the 1970s until 1997 was an educational centre for mentally disabled children. Renovated in 1986. The palace is now privately owned, but sits empty and uncared for. On 15 May 2016 a huge fire destroyed almost the entire roof of the palace. On Google street view you can still see the building before the fire. Go to Bełcz Wielki palac. A few years ago the rooftower had a visit from copper thiefs that stripped this place and after all copper was stolen the building also lost its protection against lightning. In the last years the building is distroyed by vandals. The copper from the roof stolen to make a few zloty. And the private owner has no money to restore the place. Over 230 years of history distroyed by Polish vandals in the last few years.

You are right. The home is incredible. Can you imagine what it looked like in its prime! What a ceiling in the living room. So, so sad.Thank you for showing it. Your biggest N Texas, USA fan.

Thanks for the respectful way you explore and film, I've enjoyed all your video's, I'm always so fascinated with the history. Thumbs up from Canada.

What a beautiful palace. Must have looked magnificent at one time. Thank you for taking me to places I will never be able to travel.

you guys are great! I love seeing all the places you explore I think you are the best of the urban explorers! keep up the good work

You are such fine gentlemen. I love what you two brothers do for us to see these places before they are gone. It is the history of days gone by😘

I love your imaginative narration! Instead of being like everyone else and trying to be scary and spooky you have your own unique story telling abilities. Reality with some history and a great ability to make us (me) tap into my own imagination while connecting to the possible former residence. Thank you!!

AS ALWAYS LOVED YOUR VIDEO

For one so young you are very mature on your outlook on things. It is a beautiful place even though it's falling apart. Good work boys and I have just subbed.

As always I love your videos ! And wow what a place 😍

I miss Jordy but I watch to see you. Thanks for another great tour, this place is incredible!

The interior doors were very thick which adds to the stately beauty it once had. When first walking in the front door near the staircases, were those fireplaces? If yes, they were so huge!

Loved it. Never say it's not interesting. 😁. The places you find are always interesting. ❤️❤️

You show great respect for the houses and there previous owners x lovely to watch x

Leslie, a beautiful palace, left to the ravages of time, weather, neglect, and arson ? Its amazing she still stands. Thanks for showing us. Matt.

I am amazed at how quickly these beautiful homes and palaces fall to ruin without people to care for them. I hope the pigeon found its way out or was helped. Great job recording and commenting on what you see.

When I lived in Germany we went hiking in Luxembourg. We found castle ruins and wanted to go through them. A part of the wall had crumbled and I found an old Roman coin in what had been the mortar. I was thrilled. That was over 50 years ago and I still have it!

Wow. Great place. Love you guys keep up the great work '!!!

It is a awesome place but have you ever lived in a big place ? It's not like you think it is cold. You have to live in a closed off area and when you are are passing through the big halls it's freezing.

Great filming and excellent narration - good work guys!

So many cool places there. Rich history. Thanks for the tour.

Incredible video as always. I sincerely envy you getting to see all these places!

I have never wanted to be with an explorer more than now. What an amazing place. You are so blessed to be able to be in so many wonderful places. Thanks for another great video. ✌️❤️✌️

This was particularly interesting to me because of the exposed brickwork which demonstrate how such building were built during that period. Once everything is covered with plaster, wood, marble, etc. it is difficult to imagine the construction underneath. Another visit that is appreciated 100%.

Oh my goodness how I would love to go through this place!!! I love it! Thank you!

Thankyou for your brilliant discoveries and adventures you are fascinating and I am now hooked and I am going to watch all of your videos . Thankyou guys .❤❤

Thx for another amazing explore! CANADIAN FAN GIRL

i absolutely love all your explorations. i so wish i could go with u guys. icwas always and still am the one who wants to delve into the abandoned. no one will go with me. the places you guys go are absolutely fabulous. thanx

A fan from 🇨🇦 just subscribed to your channel! I hav been watching your videos for awhile and love watching you guys on your adventures! Thanks for all the great content!

Another great video keep them coming love you guys.

This is one of the few videos of this type where the music is appropriate and unobtrusive. Spot on!

I love the palace that you chose. Even though you could not film very much of it due to the danger from the former fire, it was still amazing video. I, too, can imagine this palace in its former glory days. It must have been spectacular.

This is an amazing Palace, Ty so much Julie Chelrose Mro'z for the history of this awesome palace :). Ty for sharing this video.

Wow stunning, it must have been beautiful in it's day, how is Jordy, I hope he is feeling better xx

Loved the video! The room you showed it to us looks like it had been a ballroom once.

Another great job, guys! You've had other places that were more interesting because they had personal belingings, etc inside that gave more insight into how the previous owners had lived. But, palaces like this are rare finds and altho there were no personal belongings, there is the reminiscent elegance that you picked up on! Thank you for sharing!

Bros of Decay-----I really like your urb ex videos BEST.....one reason for that is because you are very respectful of the places and people who had lived there. My aunt is 86---she loves to watch your videos with me.....she did not believe yall are so young. She loves your vidoes but suggests these two new words in English...wardrobe and shifrobe. Thanks guys!!!! Much love from NC

I'd say this house at one time was absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing!

Another great video from the Bros of Decay!

Great find👍🏼 more power to you guys😃 much love from San Diego California💕

I would've liked to see even more of this place. enchanting.

I really liked the intro with you standing in the grass outside. The camera work was great! Did you get a new camera? The video seems very clear and almost film like.

Yeah. I thought it might have been some kinda school lately because halways through the movie upstairs on the door there was a sign "Dyrektor" meaning manager which most likely in polish refers to a school princaple.. Lots of similiar old palaces were taken over by communists after the world war 2 and converted into Farming schools and so called "PGR" accomodated cheap farming labor who further deteriorated and gradually destroyed those beautiful Polish Historic Marvels. Russian Commos in Poland didnt give a crap about preserving culture they hardly look after their own cheers from Melbourne Bros !!!!

wow, amazing palace!!!! love the video, Kool as heck hun. ty for sharing this! crazy Kool location!!!! ty

Just discovered this channel and subscribed instantly. Keep up the good work guys :)

Very nice and respectful made video, Jordy and Lesley.

I like you guys you seem to be the most intelligent people doing this type of stuff thank you for what you do

Nice videos I love watching abandoned places its a piece of history