Wilanów Palace

Eastern Facade::Wilanów Palace, Poland::
Eastern Facade
Royal Gardens::Wilanów Palace, Poland::
Royal Gardens
Ancient Motifs::Wilanów Palace, Poland::
Ancient Motifs
Plafond::Wilanów Palace, Poland::
Plafond

Built in the end of the 17th century, Wilanów Palace is a baroque suburban residence in Warsaw, Poland. Ancient symbols in the facade and in the palace interiors glorify the first owner, King John III Sobieski and his military triumphs. After king’s death palace was owned my many Polish magnate families, finally to become the first museum in Poland in 1805. Wilanów Palace survived both World Wars and was not demolished after Warsaw Uprising.

Récamier::Wilanów Palace, Poland::
Récamier
Dome Ceiling #1::Wilanów Palace, Poland::
Dome Ceiling #1
Dome Ceiling #2::Wilanów Palace, Poland::
Dome Ceiling #2
Chinese Room::ó, Poland::
Chinese Room
The North Wing::Wilanów Palace, Poland::
The North Wing

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