The restoration and revitalization of the historic Palace in Goszcz

About this project

<p>The subject of the project is the renovation of the main body of the Goszcz palace, in terms of structural protection of the&nbsp;walls of the building structure in the form of permanent ruin, conservation of the details and execution of works aimed at limiting&nbsp;the irreversible devastation of the preserved historical monument together with adaptation of the building for tourists, including&nbsp;the construction of a viewing platform, installation of monument illuminations and monitoring cameras. The project will be&nbsp;implemented by the Twardogóra Commune together with a partner from Norway.</p> <p>It should be emphasized that the execution of elements of the cultural and educational offer will be possible if the infrastructure&nbsp;works are carried out, because currently the Goszcz palace is completely out of use due to its very poor technical condition.&nbsp;</p> <p>The implementation of the works provided for in the project will create a space which will be the centre of cultural and social&nbsp;life of Twardogóra Commune, as well as an attractive place for tourists who will not only be able to visit the unique historic&nbsp;Goszcz palace, but also participate in local cultural events related to the local history.&nbsp;After the completion of the project, the palace and its immediate surroundings will host numerous cultural and educational&nbsp;events, including exhibitions, history lessons, performances, artistic events, shows and tastings, concerts, festivals, workshops&nbsp;and gastronomic shows, open-air painting and photography shows, multimedia shows, mobile lectures, field games, Festival of&nbsp;historical reconstruction groups, small open-air concerts, games for adults and children, dance lessons from the Renaissance era, art classes.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

Gmina Twardogóra gained practical skills in implementing sustainable practices, enabling it to apply innovative solutions to local challenges. The partner also benefited by gaining insights into the recipient country's context, challenges, and approaches, enriching its understanding and practices. What is more, the bilateral aspect of the project increased its visibility both locally and internationally. Norwegian partner’s involvement highlighted the significance of sustainable practices and the success of cross-border collaboration, attracting interest from media. Moreover, the successful outcomes of the bilateral cooperation provided a model for similar partnerships in other regions. In addition, the cooperation facilitated cultural exchange, fostering mutual understanding and respect between partners. This exchange contributed to a broader appreciation of the importance of global collaboration in tackling challenges connected with restoration and historical buildings. The meetings in Poland and Norway facilitated also meaningful interactions between experts, local authorities, and community members.

Project partners

• INTBAU Norway Donor project partner· Norway