The Royal Castle in Warsaw
Castle Square 4, 00-277 Warsaw, Poland
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Introduction
The Royal Palace used to be the residence of the Duke of Masovia in the Mazovian duchy. After the Polish king moved the court from Krakow to Warsaw, the building became the seat of the Polish king and the central government. After several centuries and multiple renovations, the palace was completely destroyed during World War II. It was later reconstructed using the original building materials that were saved. The Old Town is delineated by Plac Zamkowy, with the old walls serving as a boundary. On Plac Zamkowy, there is a statue of Sigismund III, holding a cross, to commemorate his relocation of the Polish capital from Krakow to Warsaw. The Old Royal Palace next to Plac Zamkowy underwent renovation and reconstruction starting in 1971. It is now a museum, open to the public, and houses many precious treasures of the Polish dynasties throughout history, including exquisite royal collections. The most attractive artworks in the Royal Palace Museum are the genuine works of Bronisław and Bernardo Bellotto. The oil paintings of Canaletto's portraits were of invaluable assistance in the post-war reconstruction of Warsaw. Every day at 11:15 am, a chime can be heard from the palace clock tower. Address Castle Square 4, 00-277 Warsaw, Poland
Opening hours Closed on Mondays
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:00-18:00
Friday 10:00-20:00
Sunday 11:00-18:00
Last admission one hour before closing
Closed on some public holidays.
