Palaces, Villas and Castles

The Palace of Wilanów: the little Versailles

The Palace of Wilanów is a classic baroque peripheral residence characterized by a very original architecture that sees an excellent combination of the tradition of Polish architecture and European art, so beautiful that it is also known as "Little Versailles". The interior is precious and adorned with a set of symbols in praise of the Sobieski family. The Wilanów Palace is located in the district of the same name in Warsaw and was built for the Polish King Jan III Sobieski in the last quarter of the 17th century. Together with the park and other buildings surrounding it, it is one of the most interesting and valuable monuments of Polish national culture and a testament to the splendour of Poland’s past. The palace was built by King John III as a summer residence. Inside the palace you can see the beautiful collections of furniture, portraits, sculptures and jewellery. The two-storey Entrance Hall, the Great Dining Hall and the Gallery of Polish Portraits are very beautiful. The exterior of the palace is very beautiful and is decorated with wall paintings, including a 17th century sundial and an exceptional bas-relief depicting Crono. The palace is surrounded by historic parks and gardens

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