Sejm and Senate Complex of Poland, Parliament complex in Śródmieście, Poland
The Sejm and Senate Complex of Poland is a grouping of interconnected buildings in neoclassical style with evenly designed facades and tall columns in the Śródmieście district of Warsaw. The structures appear as a unified government seat through their layout, arranged around several inner courtyards and paved forecourts.
The site was inaugurated in 1928 after Poland regained its state independence and needed a place for national legislation. Construction work began in the 1920s under the direction of architect Kazimierz Skórewicz and continued despite political upheavals in the 20th century.
The name refers to the two chambers of the Polish parliament, which have met here for decades to conduct legislative work. The halls are fitted with wood and marble, while reliefs on the walls depict different professional groups.
Access is possible only as part of an official guided tour, which can be booked in advance through the parliament website. The visit includes the plenary halls and some reception rooms, with routes designed to be accessible.
Below street level are several tunnel passages that connect the different building sections with each other and also provide an underground access road to the main entrance. This hidden infrastructure was created to facilitate the flow of parliamentary work and protect from weather conditions.
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