Czapski Palace, Baroque palace in Śródmieście district, Warsaw, Poland
Czapski Palace sits at Krakowskie Przedmieście 5 and combines Baroque and Rococo styles with a central section flanked by two side wings. Decorative carvings on the brick facade depict the Four Seasons and reflect the building's transformation through multiple construction phases.
Architect Tylman van Gameren created the original structure in 1686, and major renovations between 1752 and 1765 introduced Rococo elements throughout the building. These two construction campaigns shaped what visitors see today and reflect the shifting architectural tastes of their respective eras.
The Academy of Fine Arts operates from within these walls, shaping the artistic life of the neighborhood through exhibitions and creative work. This institution has made the palace a center where contemporary art practice meets historical architecture.
A south annex houses the Chopin Family Parlor, displaying period furniture and possessions from the composer's time living here. The annex is accessible when exploring the main palace building, which remains active with the Academy's operations.
Stanisław Małachowski, a resident of these rooms, participated in drafting Poland's Constitution of May 3, 1791, which was only the second written national constitution in the world at that time. His personal quarters and belongings remain within the palace, connecting visitors directly to this pivotal moment in Polish history.
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