Wilanów Palace - a palace and garden adjacent to it in the Wilanów district on the southeastern outskirts of modern Warsaw. Built in 1677-1698 by Augustin Lozzi for King Jan Sobieski. It is a masterpiece of the Baroque, as well as a subject of national pride of Poland.
History
It was built as a country residence of the king of the Commonwealth in the 17th century. Despite the fact that in the next two centuries the palace was completed and supplemented with new interiors and premises, it is considered a well-preserved architectural monument of that time. Framed by a vast garden, the palace is a court d'honneur.
From the diary of the stolnik P. A. Tolstoy (XVII century)
I traveled from Vorshava to the royal courtyard of the deceased king Jan Sabieskago, 5 versts from Warsaw. His great house was built there, the structure is all stone; great ceilings were built, in which all the walls outside were left with fair stone carvings; there are a lot of numbers there. From those ceilings, many passages were made to the garden, with which a great garden was built under those ceilings. Those floors are low, and on the top of those floors many floors are built, in which in the middle of the walls all are lined with valuable colored boards of fair work. In all those pavilions, instead of stoves, alabaster cominas were made, and other hefty gypsum, marvelous Italian carvings. Also, the ceilings in those ceilings are made of alabaster carved and plaster, and there are a lot of wonderful Italian paintings in those ceilings. In two floors there are fair slate floors, made of pink marbles or asps with a pattern; and living in those coats, it was notable that it was, only in my time it was taken after the death of the Polish king, for Evo, the king, did not become in those coats. Behind those ceilings there are hollows, or fair, wide squares, in which a fair amount of pictorial writing is written on the walls. Behind those ceilings a garden was built with a great fair proportion; in that garden a lot of good things were missed clean waters and fountains are made in many places, amazing in many places; and for watering the flowers there is water in great chased copper bowls, which are fair work. There are many fruitful trees in that garden, as well as herbs and flowers of fair rose genera. In the same garden there are orange and fig trees; those trees were planted in boxes and placed near the wall low in the ground, and a roof was made over them so that in winter those trees cover and heat the place where they stand in winter with a stove, and in summer on warm days they take them out of there and put them where necessary . In the same garden there are two fair ponds, in which there are many fish. Close to those ponds, two attics are made, round, amazing: the small walls of those attics inside are made of crystal, in the windows and near the windows there are a lot of colored stones of dumplings inserted - and those attics are richly arranged richly and well, and that whole garden is built immeasurably kharasho. In the same house commemorated by the deceased king, in the sheds there are 8 correts and 2 carriages of his hefty and very rich, marvelous French work, and to all carriages and carriages there are special tsugami blinders, marvelously rich. And when that king Jan Sabieskoy was alive, they said that he loved to live in that house and built it in his own purchased area, which is now given to his wife and children with all the above-mentioned structure.
After the death of Jan Sobieski, the palace and the surrounding area belonged at first to the descendants of the king, and then to other noble landowners from various aristocratic families. In 1720, Elizaveta Sinyavskaya took over the patronage of the residence, who subsequently expanded the chambers.
The death of Elizabeth slowed down the development of the palace complex and the decoration of the palace interiors dragged on until 1731. In the period 1730-1731, the residence was owned by King August II the Strong and Elizabeth's daughter, Maria Sinyavskaya. At that time, Jan Zygmunt Deibel was engaged in the completion of the palace.
Each new owner altered the interiors and gardens of the palace to his taste. In 1778 the estate passed into the hands of Isabella Lubomirska. She left her mark in the history of the palace under the name of the “blue marquise”. The nickname was given for Isabella's contribution to the development of the palace complex. On her initiative and at her expense, a guardhouse, kitchen and bathroom buildings were erected on the territory of the ensemble in the style of classicism. The work was carried out under the guidance of the architect Shimon Bogumil Zug.
In 1805, Stanisław Kostka Potocki opened one of the first museums in Poland in the palace. The Pototskys rebuilt the court church of St. Anna and built a family tomb next to the palace.
During the Second World War, the collections of the Wilanów Museum were stolen by the Nazis, but after the end of the war they were returned to Poland. The palace continues to be used as a museum (it appears in the State Register of Museums).
In 1677, the Polish king Jan Sobieski decided to build a country palace. He chose Augustine Lozzi as the architect. Five years of building and laying out the park. The king personally planted poplars. The date of creation of the Wilanow complex is 1682.
This is very beautiful place.
The palace itself, built according to the kurdoter scheme (the central court of honor between the main entrance and the two wings of the building), is surrounded by a magnificent park. Baroque style architecture.
Wilanow Palace after the death of its creator many times passed into ownership different families. In 1720 to Elizabeth Senyavskaya. She hires architects and completes the building. Sculptors Comparetti, F. Fumo and Plersh, on her order, decorate the building with the most complex decor.
In addition to Elizabeth, the owners of the Wilanow Palace in Warsaw were: King August II, then the Czartoryzhsky family. From them the building passes to the Lubomirsky family. The princes of Potocki were also noted in Wilanow. All these owners added new buildings and interiors. The complex is unique in its connection with different times and famous personalities.
Surprisingly, during the period from 1720 to 1970, the overall composition of the Wilanow palace and park complex was not affected by all the additions and alterations. Most of the buildings have survived. Only individual knots and patterns changed.
Outside Wilanow is decorated with busts, pilasters, stucco and columns. Stucco molding and busts were made by the sculptor Schwaner. Inside are picturesque plafonds by Shimiginovsky and sculptures by Schluter. Huge windows to the floor give the illusion of open space, which is complemented by an equestrian monument to the founder of the castle inside. You can walk through the interior spaces like in a park, admiring the collections of sculptures, painted tiles, inlaid furniture, frescoes…
But the park is worth a separate delight. It is made in the French style and organically continues the palace. Impeccable forms, the severity of the layout look most advantageous from the second floor. Walking in the park is also very pleasant, here you can relax from the hustle and bustle of Warsaw.
World War II severely damaged this architectural masterpiece. But after the end of the war, Wilanow was completely restored under the supervision of the architect Gerard Ciolek.
Wilanow Palace is located in the southeastern suburbs of Warsaw and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. And even though it is not the center, there are always a lot of guests here. The palace is compared with Versailles.
It is very good to come here with the family. You can stay at TWW Mokotow - Apartments or EURO DOM RESIDENCE WARSZAWA. Nearby is the Hotel Wilanów Warszawa by DeSilva, with which the palace itself shared its name, and it is easy to get to the center by public transport.
In this article I will tell you how a tourist in Warsaw can deal with public transport. The metro in Warsaw is much less developed than in other European capitals, so tourists usually have questions:
- How to get from the hotel to the center of Warsaw? (address: Rondo de Gaulle'a, the stop is called MUZEUM NARODOWE 05)
- How to get to the Warsaw Uprising Museum? (address: Grzybowska 79, Warszawa)
- How to get to the Royal Lazienki Park ((Muzeum Łazienki Królewskie)? (address: al. Ujazdowskie 01-999 Warszawa)
- How to get to Wilanow Palace and Park? (the address: Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16, 02-958 Warszawa)
These are the main attractions that may interest a tourist in the capital of Poland. But there is also an absolutely universal way to find how to get from point A to point B in Warsaw, I will also talk about it in this article. I will also tell you how to buy a ticket for public transport in Warsaw.
Immediately, I will remind readers that, according to the Russian folk proverb, the language will bring you to Kiev. In Warsaw, many people speak Russian, as soon as we opened our mouths, and our family consists of 4 people and is simply not able to keep silent, as soon as someone from those around us began to help us with advice: how to get there, where to get out, how to buy a ticket. Don't be afraid to ask.
As in many European cities, Warsaw has an urban public transport router (switches to English). It is enough to enter the address of your hotel (it can be copied from the booking.com where you booked your stay or another similar site) and the destination address (see the paragraphs above, I indicated the addresses for copying there) and you will be offered a route by public transport.
Travel time and route numbers will be shown public transport hovering over the "tram" or "bus" icons.
Travel time and possible transfers are important. Warsaw has several fares for public transport and two zones. I will write only about tickets for the first zone, since the vast majority of tourists still stay in it. Those interested can find information on the second zone on the router's website.
Ticket price:
- 20 minutes non-stop costs PLN 3.40 (€0.78)
- 75 minutes with transfers PLN 4.40 (€1.1)
- All day ticket PLN 15 in the first zone (€3.46)
- Weekend ticket from 19:00 Friday to 8:00 am Monday PLN 24 (€5.54)
- Group ticket for 5 people for the weekend from 19:00 on Friday to 8:00 on Monday 40 PLN (9.23€)
- Children under 6 free of charge
Naturally, there are tickets in Warsaw for a month and even for 90 days, but they will not be able to interest tourists the fastest.
Digital displays at public transport stops
Public transport in Warsaw runs on schedule, stops have digital displays showing how many minutes are left before the arrival of a particular tram or bus.
When you have decided on the cost of tickets, let's move on to considering the methods of purchase.
How to buy a ticket for public transport in Warsaw?
There are several ways:
- Buy your ticket at the newsstand, but all newsstands may be closed on Sunday.
- Buy a ticket directly from the automatic ticket office in a tram or bus, but not all trams and buses have ticket offices. In such cash desks, it is customary to pay with coins. If you need to buy tickets for 4 people, then coins may not be enough.
- Buy a ticket at the automatic ticket office at the tram stop. Such automatic cash desks are located at many stops, but still not at all. We rode like a hare to the next stop, got out and bought a ticket. At the ticket office at the bus stop, you can pay with credit card, it is very convenient for tourists. Automatic cash desks in Warsaw switch to Russian, so there will be no difficulty in understanding.
It looks like an automatic ticket office As soon as you entered the tram or bus, you must immediately validate your ticket. Composters punch the time and number of the route in which you did it.
Composter for single tickets in Warsaw public transport Trams in Warsaw are air conditioned, so you will need to press a button on the tram door to open the doors.
Modern trams in Warsaw Digital displays are installed in public transport salons. showing where in this moment this tram or bus is located, there you can see how many stops you still have to go.
An example of a digital display in the passenger compartment of a tram, gray indicates stops that have already been passed How to get to the center of Warsaw
To take a walk through the center of Warsaw, just drive to Charles de Gaulle Square (Rondo de Gaulle’a). There is also a monument to the French president on this square, but it is located on the side and is not conspicuous, the main landmark is a large artificial palm tree.
Place Charles de Gaulle Further down the street New World(Nowy Świat) you can easily get to the famous and must-see Krakow Suburb Street, it is only 750 meters away. Krakowskie Suburb Street will lead you to Royal Palace and the Old Town smoothly flowing into New town. Buses run along Krakowskie Podmieście Street, but I think it deserves to be walked along.
If it is more convenient for you to use the only line of the Warsaw metro, then you need to get to the Nowy Świat - Uniwersytet station.
I will cover in the next article.
How to get to the Warsaw Uprising Museum
The Warsaw Uprising Museum is served by trams No. 24, 1, 22 and bus No. 105, the stop is called Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego.
The nearest metro station is rondo Daszyńskiego, 550 meters from the museum. If the listed public transport routes do not pass by your hotel, use a router.
How to get to the Royal Lazienki Palace and Park?
The Royal Lazienki palace and park complex is located just 2.4 km from the city centre.
Entrance through the western gate from Ujazdowska alley (recommended)
Bus stop Lazienki - Ujazdowskie Ave. (about 100 meters from the western gate), buses 116, 166, 180
Bus stop Plac at Rozdrożu - Ujazdowskie Ave. (about 700 meters from entrance gate), buses 116, 166, 180, 503 and E-2
Plac na Rozdrożu stop - Szucha Ave. (about 600 meters from the entrance gate), bus 222
Plac na Rozdrożu stop - Armii Ludowej Ave. (about 700 meters from the entrance gate), buses 138, 182, 188, 411, 523
Entrance through the north gate (Myśliwiecka St.) and south gate (Gagarin St.) – recommended for visitors traveling by car
North Gate - Myśliwiecka St.
Nearest bus stops:
Agrykola bus stop - Myśliwiecka St. (250 meters from the entrance gate), buses - 108, 162
Bus stop Rozbrat - Łazienkowska St. (about 700 meters from the entrance gate), buses 107, 159, 171, 187
Rozbrat bust stop - Armii Ludowej Ave. (About 700 m from the entrance gate), buses 138, 143, 182, 187, 188, 520
Bus stop Szwoleżerów (about 700 m from the entrance gate), buses 107, 141, 159, 185, 187
South Gate - Gagarina St.
Bus stop Spacerowa (about 250 meters from the entrance gate from the north-bound bus stop and about 400 meters from the south-bound bus stop), buses 116, 119, 131, 166, 167, 168, 180
How to get to Wilanow Palace and Park?
Wilanow Palace and Park are located 10 km from the city center and it is already 20 bus stops.
Bus routes No. 139, 163, 164, 519, 700, 710, 724, 725, 742, N31, N50
The public transport network is quite developed in Warsaw and even better developed than in St. Petersburg, at least ground transport. In St. Petersburg, standing at a bus stop is not supported by any hope in the form of a scoreboard with a schedule, you just need to wait and not be nervous, sometimes it turns out to wait a long time. But our metro trains run at intervals of 1 minute during rush hours and a ticket for travel is much cheaper.
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Wilanów Palace - like everything in Warsaw - a landmark with a difficult fate. In the 17th century of construction, Wilanów was an unremarkable village near Warsaw. King Jan Sobieski III bought the estate here and decided to turn it into his residence. Built with the participation of specially invited architects from France and Italy, it survived the looting by the Russian army and two wars. During the First World War, the palace was mercilessly turned into a warehouse and a hospital, and during the Second World War, the Germans were hard at work here.
Now Wilanów (“Villa Nova”, as it was originally planned to be called) is one of the most beautiful sights in Warsaw. In addition to the palace itself with interior rooms from the time of King Jan III Sobieski and the painting gallery, there is a 45-hectare park, made in the elegant regular style of landscape art.
Take water with you, and even better - food to have a small picnic snack on the lawn or a secluded bench.
Official site
Cost and working time
Entrance to the park costs 5 PLN, but the visit will not be complete if you do not get to the palace. Full ticket costs 20 zloty, preferential - 15, and on Thursdays the entrance to the palace is free.
Winter season (October-December, January-March, check the exact dates on the website):
9.30 - 16.00 (entrance until 15.00), day off Tuesday.
Summer season (April - September, check the exact dates on the website):
Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun: 09.00 – 18.00,
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 09.00 - 16.00.
Attention! Somewhere from the end of December and the first half of January, the palace is closed! Please take this into account!
Official site
How to get to Wilanow
The palace complex is a bit removed from the center, so there are always quite a few tourists here, compared, for example, with the Royal Lazienki.
Of course, you will walk along the most popular tourist street Krakowskie przedmiescie. Bus 116 runs along it, which will take you to the Wilanow stop in half an hour and, which is especially pleasant for people, will not who know the city, and this will be his final.
Wilanów Palace was built between 1677 and 1698 by Augustin Luzzi for Jan Sobieski. The construction began with the acquisition of land on the site of the village of Milanow located there. It was built as a country residence of the king of the Commonwealth. The palace at that time was a small one-story mansion, made in compliance with all the rules of the Baroque style: a lot of details, the richness of golden sheen and the nobility of light shades of finishing materials were conveyed by the architect in the best possible way. The name was given to him from the phrase "Villa Nova" - a new villa.
The Wilanów Palace is a mansion built according to all the rules of the Baroque style.
In subsequent years, thanks to the bright military victories of the owner, the Wilanów Palace was decorated more and more pretentiously. Being originally a one-story building, during this period it acquired many extensions, a second floor, towers and galleries appeared, its interior was supplemented, and the building itself expanded. Despite all the changes that happened to him from 1677 to 1698, the residence is still recognized as a well-preserved object, demonstrating the features of the architecture of that time.
In 1720, the Wilanów Palace, until then owned by the son of the king, was acquired by a wealthy woman of Polish origin named Elizaveta Sinyavskaya. She also paid much attention to the completion of the palace. In particular, it was under her leadership that the side wings of the building were completed.
Then, after her death in 1730, the residence was owned by King August II and Elizabeth's daughter, Maria Sinyavskaya. Under the auspices of the king, Wilanów Palace did not stay long, only a year, but many changes were made during this period. For the most part, they were subjected to the interior. But Maria Sinyavskaya did a great job of completing the castle, forcing it to acquire its finished look.
The subsequent owners also contributed both in the castle itself and in the design of the garden. In particular, a gallery with coats of arms and busts of rulers appeared. In 1778 the building was taken over by Isabella Lubomirska, who added palace complex kitchen and bathroom buildings. She also ordered the construction of buildings where the guard was located. All extensions were made in the classical style.
In 1805 the Wilanów Palace began to function as a museum for the first time. This happened under the leadership of Stanislav Potocki. In addition, the Potocki family undertook the restructuring of the court church of St. Anna and attended to the equipment of the family tomb.
In 1945, the Wilanów Palace was bought by the Ministry of Culture. During the war, many valuables were taken out of the castle, but then they returned to their rightful place. This is one of the few sights of the country, which suffered little damage during the Second World War. The building underwent restoration in 1962 and 2004, and in 2011 they also worked on the garden.
How to get to Wilanów Palace
It won't be hard to get there on your own. A trip from anywhere in the city will take no more than an hour.
The exact address: Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16, 02-958 Warsaw, Poland
How to get from central station Warsaw:
Option 1
Bus: bus route 519 from the station Dworzec Centralny 27 to the station Wilanów 01. Travel time is no more than 30 minutes.
On foot: 550 meters. Head north on Przyczółkowa/DW724. Turn right towards Przyczółkowa/DW724. Turn left onto Przyczółkowa/DW724. Turn right onto Cendrowskiego. Turn right onto Stanisława Kostki Potockiego. Just another 50 meters. The destination is in front of you.
Option 2
Bus: bus route 131 from the Dworzec Centralny 25 station to the Wilanów 04 station. Travel time is no more than 30 minutes.
On foot: 650 meters. Head south towards Przyczółkowa/DW724. Slight right onto Przyczółkowa/DW724. Turn left towards Stanisława Kostki Potockiego. Turn right onto Stanisława Kostki Potockiego. Another 100 meters ahead. The destination will be on the left.
Wilanów Palace on the map
What to watch
Architecture
The leading role in the design of the facade of the Wilanów Palace was given to baroque. Only a few additional elements built under Isabella Lubomirska differ in the inclusion of the classical style. Frescoes and patterns were created by famous artists of that time - Bellotti, Palloni, Moka. King Jan III paid his respects to the gods Jupiter, Apollo and Mars by commissioning the erection of statues in their honor in the attica.
The design of the facade of the building in every possible way marches on the king for whom it was erected. The reference to triumphal arches and majestic statues allude to the merits of Jan III. So, the statue of an athlete who holds Earth, carries a double meaning: that, on the one hand, power is a great work, and on the other, that the king protected Europe from the invasion of Muslims. A bas-relief is placed on the southern facade sundial, and above the main entrance - the sun, which was the symbol of King Jan III. central part The bas-relief is complemented by the image of John III, whose head is crowned with a laurel crown, and he himself drives a triumphal chariot.
A park
The park area, like the Wilanów Palace itself, has been repeatedly modified and supplemented. Initially, the Wilanów park was supposed to be made in the Baroque style, but then it went both in English and Roman. The final version, which visitors to the complex can now see, includes four components: a grove, a greenhouse, a winter garden and sculptures.
In addition, there is also an Italian garden, which is not yet suitable for inspection. At the moment, they are trying to bring it into proper form. Also in the territory in 2010, the foundation of the reservoir was discovered.
The garden is divided into several zones. In its southern part, an interesting stream with a waterfall and a hill with a Maltese cross erected on it. In the server part, you can find a water intake station surrounded by an English park. Here, at the station, a brigade of firefighters is constantly on duty. In this part, you can admire the gazebo, made in the Chinese style.
Further north you can find a Roman bridge spanning the canal. By the lake in this area of the park, you can see specimens of rare poplars, and on one of the paths you can see to what level the water in the Vistula rose during floods. Near the terrace there is a fountain built here after the war. Next to it is the entrance to the underground grottoes.
Opening hours and ticket prices
Opening hours:
A visit to the palace is divided into tourist and non-tourist periods. Tourist lasts from mid-April to mid-October. During this period, entry is carried out:
- From 9:30 to 15:30 - on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
- From 9:30 to 17:00 - Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
During the non-tourist period, visiting is possible every day, except Tuesday - from 9:30 to 15:00.
The Palace, permanent exhibitions and temporary exhibitions are closed to visitors on the following days: Maundy Thursday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Corpus Christi, August 15, November 1, from December 15 to 31.
The gardens are open to visitors all year round, daily - from 9.00. In case of a sharp wind, the Wilanów Park is temporarily closed for the safety of tourists.
Ticket price:
Visiting the complex is usually divided into two ways. The price of the first path, including a visit to the park and the palace:
- Regular ticket - 20 Zt ( ~324 rub. );
- Reduced ticket - 15 zt ( ~243 rub. ).
The price of the second path, which included apartments of celebrities who lived here:
- Regular ticket - 15 zt ( ~243 rub. );
- Discount - 10 zt ( ~162 rub. ).
Cost of visiting all routes:
- Regular ticket - 30 zt ( ~486 RUB );
- Discount - 20 zt ( ~324 rub. ).
The price of visiting the park during the tourist period:
- Regular ticket - 5 zt ( ~81 rub. );
- Reduced ticket - 3 zt ( ~49 rub. ).
During the non-tourist period, admission to the park is free.
Virtual tour of the Wilanów Palace in Warsaw
Wilanów Palace in Warsaw on video
Wilanów Palace is one of those historical sites that can tell an unimaginable lot about the culture of the country and the way of life of its representatives. And the park surrounding it will become great place for a leisurely stroll natural conditions when you want to take a break from the cityscapes.
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Discount - 20 zt ( ~324 rub. )
Inspection of the park during the tourist period:
Regular ticket - 5 zt ( ~81 rub. );
Reduced ticket - 3 zt ( ~49 rub. )
During the non-tourist period, admission to the park is free.
Working hours
Tourist period (from mid-April to mid-October):
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays;
9:30 to 17:00 - Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Non-tourist period:
Every day except Tuesday - from 9:30 to 15:00
The Palace, permanent exhibitions and temporary exhibitions are closed to visitors on the following days: Maundy Thursday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Corpus Christi, August 15, November 1, from December 15 to 31
The gardens are open all year round, daily - from 9.00
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