Radziwiłł Palace, Late Renaissance palace in Old Town, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Radziwiłł Palace is a Baroque structure located in Vilnius's Old Town, featuring a balanced facade and multiple connected wings. The building combines Dutch Renaissance elements with Mannerist decorative details throughout its rooms and corridors.
Construction of this Baroque structure took place between 1635 and 1653 under the commission of Janusz Radziwiłł, succeeding an earlier wooden mansion. This reconstruction shaped the building into the form that has endured through centuries of changes in the city.
The palace houses the Lithuanian Art Museum today, displaying paintings from Old Masters alongside works that reflect the region's artistic heritage. Visitors can see how this space serves as a center for understanding Lithuania's connections to broader European art traditions.
The northern wing of the building is accessible to visitors, though sections are undergoing renovation work. Check ahead about which areas are open before your visit to make the most of your time there.
This is the only surviving Renaissance palace in Vilnius and incorporates architectural influences from French royal estates. This blend of local and French design language makes it a notable example of palace architecture in Eastern Europe.
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