Łazienki Palace

Łazienki Palace is a neoclassical palace on an artificial island in Warsaw, connected to the surrounding gardens by two colonnaded bridges. The white structure rises directly from the water and displays a symmetrical facade with Corinthian columns and a triangular pediment above the central section.

Tylman van Gameren built the baroque bathhouse in 1689 for the Grand Marshal of the Crown. King Stanisław August Poniatowski had it transformed into a royal residence between 1772 and 1793.

The name recalls its original function as a bathhouse, still visible in the architecture today. Visitors notice the royal chambers with original furniture and wall decorations showing life at the Polish court during the eighteenth century.

Guided tours through the royal rooms run Tuesday to Sunday in several languages and last about an hour. The upper floors are accessible by stairs, while the ground floor is wheelchair accessible.

The building reflects perfectly in the lake during calm weather and doubles its appearance in the water. This reflection was a deliberate part of the architectural design that the king himself helped shape.

Location: Śródmieście

Inception: 1689

Founders: Stanisław August Poniatowski

Architects: Domenico Merlini, Tylman van Gameren

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Website: http://lazienki-krolewskie.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.21512,21.03582

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24