The Palace of the Cracow Bishops in Kielce was built in the 17th century as a summer residence for the Bishops of Kraków. It has a unique architectural style that blends Polish and Italian traditions and reflects the political ambitions of its founder, Bishop Jakub Zadzik. Today it houses a branch of the National Museum and an important gallery of Polish paintings. The palace is located on Castle Hill in Kielce and is surrounded by stone walls and towers, including a partially preserved powder tower.