The Post-Cistercian Monastery and Palace Complex in Rudy, located on the European Cistercian Route and until recently also a ducal residence, is one of the most valuable architectural monuments of Upper Silesia, and thus a source of pride and a showcase for the entire Silesian Voivodeship. This more than 700-year-old complex constitutes a precious cultural heritage. Damaged during the fighting in the final days of World War II…