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5. Kings’ residencies and seats route

Kazimierzowski Palace – built in 1643 for the King Władysław IV it also served kings Jan Kazimierz, Jan III Sobieski.  Between  1765 – 1795  it was converted into Cadet Corps . Tadeusz Kościuszko – one of the heroes of Polish and American wars of independents  was one of the students here. Currently it houses the University of Warsaw Rector’s Office.

Royal Castle – Originally the Great Court of the Mazovian Dukes built in 13th century. The castle burn down during bombing in 1939 and later in 1944 after the fall of  Warsaw Uprising it was blown up by the Nazis. In 1984 the castle was totally rebuilt.


Ujazdowski Castle - most probably erected as a residence for kings of the Waza dynasty. King Stanislaw August’s intention was to adapt it as a summer residence for himself. After the Łazienki Palace was rebuilt the Ujazdów Castle was converted into army barracks.


Palace on the Water - this palace is one of the finest examples of neo – classical architecture in Poland. Dominik Merlini rebuilt it existing bath pavilion into a royal summer residence. The task was completed in the end of 18th century. Unfortunately the king enjoyed the palace only for few years  because he was forced abdicate and  left Warsaw in 1795.

The Myślewicki Palace - neo-classical palace designed by D. Merlini for the Polish king Stanislaw August Poniatowski.. He give up from living there and donate it to his nephew Prince Józef Poniatowski.

Belvedere Palace – built in 17th century as a residence for aristocratic family Lubomirski.  In was acquired by King Stanislaw August Poniatowski in 1764. The palace housed members of  the royal court and workshop of the royal porcelain works.  After World War II  - the  seat of the President of Republic of Poland Lech Wałęsa. 

Warsaw - Palace on the Water

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