Located on a steep embankment above the Warta River, the palace is often referred to as a castle due to its tall clock tower. Its interiors house a hotel owned by Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and a restaurant, while the palace park and gardens are open to visitors.
The construction of the palace was begun by Anatazy Raczyński in the first half of the 19th century. Atanazy was the younger brother of Count Edward Raczyński, founder of the Raczyński Library in Poznań. The building was significantly expanded in the years 1906-1910 by Zygmunt Raczyński, who gave it its present eclectic appearance. Nowadays, the estate belongs to Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Elements of the palace’s original decor were faithfully reconstructed during the renovation. They include inscribed plaques, coats of arms, a gilded sundial and basement vaults.
The palace now contains 20 suites and two conference rooms. Beside the palace, several other beautiful buildings were also renovated: two outbuildings, a pheasantry, and a hunting lodge, where the palace staff once lived.
