Mausoleum of Potocki family in Wilanów, Neogothic mausoleum in Wilanow, Poland
The Potocki family mausoleum is a neogothic tomb built from sandstone with a canopy held by four lion statues that carry shields with family crests. The lions are skillfully carved works that symbolize the family's power and standing.
The tomb was built between 1834 and 1836 by architects Henryk Marconi, Jakub Tatarkiewicz, and Konstanty Hegl for Stanisław Kostka Potocki and his wife Aleksandra. The structure followed neogothic principles that were fashionable in Poland at that time.
The inscriptions and reliefs on the sarcophagus tell the story of the family buried here and their place in Polish society of the 1800s. You can see how noble families chose to preserve their memory through art and craftsmanship.
The mausoleum is located within the Wilanow Palace complex and can be visited during guided tours that include informational panels about the architecture. It is well integrated into the palace grounds and easy to locate when approaching the main building.
The four lions at the corners of the canopy are not merely decorative but actually support the shields on their backs, combining structural and symbolic function in a rare way. This design choice shows how architects wove together strength with family symbolism.
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