Palm House in Wałbrzych
58-306 Wałbrzych
tel.: 74 664 38 34
Description
It is the only such object located in Poland, which has been preserved in its historical construction.
The construction of the Palm House in Wałbrzych dates back to 1908-1911. On a rather extensive area, in addition to the palm house, there were also greenhouses, a rosarium, an area for growing shrubs, gardens maintained in the Japanese style, as well as a fruit and vegetable garden.
The central part of the Palm House was a tall building, which was built of metal and glass. The 15-meter building contained date palms. There were single-story orangery rooms around. The roof of the Palm House had an observation gallery from which one could view the charming panorama of the area. Henry XV brought from Sicily as many as seven railway wagons filled with frozen lava from the Etna volcano, which served as the building material of the Palm House interior. From the solidified lava, the builder created waterfalls, caves, and walls with pockets for plants.
In the rosarium, which was the eye in the head of Princess Daisy, among others roses with snow-white petals (today their variety is known as "Daisy"). The Palm House has been open to tourists since its inception. At the special request of the duchess, a second large rosarium was established, which was located on the castle terraces. To this day, tourists visiting the castle in the summer season can walk around the Rose Terrace.
Nowadays tourists visiting the Palm House can admire over 250 species of plants from various climate zones and different continents. When visiting the Palm House, it is worth to see originating in Asia - bamboos and ficus, from Australia - spruce, eucalyptus and pine, from Africa - perennials, as well as from Central America - agaves and cacti. In Wałbrzych, there is also the only Bonsai Exhibition in Poland. Thanks to the presentation of these miniature trees in one place, tourists can see the passing of four six months.
Location
, 58-306 Wałbrzych
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