Wilanow Palace is a stunning 17th-century Baroque royal residence, often called the Polish Versailles. Built in 1677-1696 for King Jan III Sobieski, it is one of the few historic buildings in Warsaw that survived WWII intact. The palace features lavishly decorated interiors, a portrait gallery of Polish monarchs, beautiful formal gardens in Italian and English styles, and one of Polands first museums (established 1805). The summer illuminations are spectacular.
Palace 35 PLN (~€8), reduced 28 PLN. Park free with ticket. Free on Thursdays (ticket at box office). Large Family 26/21 PLN
Late spring or early autumn for pleasant garden walks. Summer evenings for the Royal Garden of Light illuminations. Thursday for free admission. Weekday mornings for fewer crowds.
Bus: Lines 116, 117, 180, 519, 700, 710, 724, 725, 742 to Wilanow. Located 10km from city center. Taxi or Uber recommended for convenience.
An authentic Baroque palace with original interiors and furnishings. Expansive formal gardens perfect for leisurely walks. Less crowded than city center attractions. Allow 2-3 hours for palace and gardens.
Last entry 1h before closing. Tuesday closed. Thursday free entry. Park: 09:00-15:00 (winter) to 21:00 (summer). Closed Dec 15 - Jan 30
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Wilanow Palace is one of the few historic buildings in Warsaw that survived WWII almost intact. Unlike the Royal Castle and Old Town, it was not destroyed and retains its original 17th-18th century architecture and many original furnishings.
Jan III Sobieski (1629-1696) was King of Poland known for defeating the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Vienna in 1683, saving Central Europe from Ottoman expansion. He built Wilanow as his summer residence.
Useful tips for visiting Wilanow Palace
The waterfall is most impressive after rain. Bring waterproof jacket—you'll get wet from the spray. The hike to the base takes 20 minutes. Rainbow visible on sunny mornings.
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