Elizeum in Warsaw, Underground grotto in Park na Książęcem, Warsaw, Poland.
The circular brick structure features a domed ceiling with ornate stucco designs and contains interconnected corridors surrounding its central chamber.
Architect Szymon Bogumił Zug designed this underground pavilion in 1778 as part of a romantic garden complex for nobleman Kazimierz Poniatowski.
The grotto's name references Elysium from Greek mythology and served as a gathering space for aristocratic social events in the late 18th century.
Visitors can access the structure during special events like Museum Night and European Heritage Days, with guided tours explaining its architectural features.
The grotto now functions as a hibernation site for bats and newts, earning recognition among Europe's essential winter shelters for these species.
Location: Śródmieście
Inception: 1778
Architects: Szymon Bogumił Zug
Address: Książęca 2 00-498
GPS coordinates: 52.23082,21.02760
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
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