Dubbed 'the Polish Versailles', the 17th-century Wilanów Park and Palace houses priceless artworks and extravagant chambers providing a glimpse into the lives of the ruling classes. The grounds also encompass 45 hectares of landscaped gardens and a huge poster museum.
The final stop along the Royal Route, the Baroque palace and garden of Wilanow was once located in a restful village outside Warsaw city limits. Commissioned by King Jan III Sobieski as a summer retreat, the structure follows French lines with some flamboyant Italianate flourishes.
The palace remained a firm favourite with subsequent monarchs, whose portraits now line the galleries. The residence manages to steer clear of being grandiose with touches of humour, such as a cherub's leg which pokes out of a fresco.
The palace remained a firm favourite with subsequent monarchs, whose portraits now line the galleries. The residence manages to steer clear of being grandiose with touches of humour, such as a cherub's leg which pokes out of a fresco.
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