Palace on the Isle, Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Lazienki Palace is one of the city’s finest examples of classicist-style architecture. Nicknamed the “Palace on the Isle,” the building is set on an artificial island in the middle of a large lake. Look at the palace’s magnificent exterior and visit the museum inside, which holds valuable paintings and sculptures collected by the last Polish king.
Admire the palace’s impressive façade as you approach the entrance. Notice how the classic colonnades gracefully connect the palace to the lakeshore on either side. Originally the site of a bathhouse, the palace was later expanded to become the summer residence of King Stanisław August in the 18th century. The palace was severely damaged during World War II. Although some areas of the interior remained intact, much of the palace you see today is a careful reconstruction.
Inside the palace, explore the king’s extravagant private chambers and grand ballrooms. The palace’s ornate interior is decorated with more than 140 pieces of art from the king’s collection. Look for Anton R. Mengs’ Portrait of the English Ambassador to Russia, Sir Charles Hanbury and for Jan Victors’ Jacob and Esau, among the most important pieces on display.
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