Wilhelm Ellis Rau Palace, Renaissance Revival palace on Ujazdów Avenue, Warsaw, Poland.
The Wilhelm Ellis Rau Palace exhibits Renaissance Revival architecture with detailed sculptures adorning its exterior walls and symmetrical design elements throughout the structure.
Built between 1866 and 1868 by architect Leandro Marconi, the palace served as the residence of vice-minister Jan Szembek during the Polish interwar period.
The palace, registered as number 597 in the Polish cultural heritage list, stands as a testament to 19th-century architectural achievements in Warsaw.
Located at coordinates 52°13'26"N, 21°1'24"E, the palace currently houses the Embassy of Switzerland and the Swiss export promotional organization Osec.
The palace underwent complete reconstruction between 1948 and 1949 after burning down in 1944, led by Polish architect Szymon Syrkus and Swiss architect Hans Schmidt.
Location: Warsaw
Architects: Leandro Marconi
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 52.22401,21.02350
Latest update: March 16, 2025 10:01
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