Tyszkiewicz Palace, Warsaw

Tyszkiewicz Palace is a neoclassical structure on Krakowskie Przedmieście in Warsaw, distinguished by its symmetrical facade and four stone Atlantes supporting the central balcony. Intricate stucco details enhance the composition of the building.

Ludwik Tyszkiewicz, Field Hetman of Lithuania, commissioned the structure between 1785 and 1792 under architect Jan Chrystian Kamsetzer. The project reflected Warsaw's embrace of neoclassical design during an era of Enlightenment reform.

The palace was home to the Polish Academy of Literature and remains a centerpiece of the University of Warsaw campus. Visitors can sense its role as a gathering place for intellectual life in the city.

The structure sits on Krakowskie Przedmieście and is conveniently located near the Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet station for public transport access. As a university building, access depends on academic schedules and whether public tours or events are available.

Four stone Atlantes carved in 1787 by French sculptor André Le Brun are rare examples of such supporting figures in Polish architecture. These muscular forms give the facade an unusual dramatic quality seldom seen in other Warsaw buildings from that period.

Location: Warsaw

Inception: 1785

Architects: Johann Christian Kammsetzer

Architectural style: classicism

Part of: University of Warsaw Main Campus

GPS coordinates: 52.24056,21.01722

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26