Royal Łazienki in Warsaw - the most beautiful Palace and Garden Complex in Poland

Pearls of architecture and art in Lazienki Park

The heart of the historic garden is the Palace on the Isle – one of the most magnificent examples of classicism in Poland. Designed by architects Domenico Merlini and Jan Chrystian Kamsetzer, it was built on the basis of a baroque bath pavilion, erected in the late 17th century on the initiative of Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski. The palace is a symbol of the Enlightenment vision of an ideal state – modern and independent.

Nearby is the Myślewicki Palace, which has preserved the original wall decorations by Jan Bogumił Plersch, including views of Rome and Venice. This building was the place of residence of many important historical figures, including General Wieniawa-Długoszowski.

Another unique building in the Royal Łazienki is the Old Orangery from the late 18th century. It houses the Royal Sculpture Gallery, with an impressive collection of plaster copies of ancient works, and the Polish Sculpture Gallery, presenting the work of leading Polish artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. The Royal Theatre, one of the few preserved 18th-century court theatres in Europe, is also worthy of special attention.

Another architectural gem is the White House, a small residence with a villa-like character, one of the first buildings designed at the request of King Stanisław August. It houses, among other things, the Royal Graphic Gallery and grotesque paintings unique in the country.

In the summer season, visitors can also see the Water Tower, an impressive 18th-century engineering structure that once supplied the Palace on the Isle with water, and the Amphitheatre, an outdoor stage inspired by Roman ruins that can accommodate almost a thousand spectators.

Gardens that delight all year round

The Royal Łazienki is also a true kingdom of greenery. Their extensive gardens allow for a walk during which you can see the harmony between nature and garden art from different eras.

The Royal Garden is the oldest part of the complex, founded in the 17th century. It has preserved the classic layout of alleys, rows of trees and a central square, where the sculpture "Tancred and Clorinda" is located.

The Romantic Garden, bordering the Belweder, is inspired by 19th-century English landscape parks. It abounds in picturesque compositions, ponds and hills.

The Modernist Garden, created in the 20th century, is distinguished by its geometric layout and naturalistic forms. In the past, there was a hippodrome here, the remains of which still remind us of the pre-war grandeur of this place.

Culture in a natural setting

Łazienki is also a space of living culture. Every Sunday, from mid-May to the end of September, legendary Chopin concerts are held here at the composer's monument. These open-air recitals attract music lovers from all over the world and are one of the oldest music events in Poland.

Since 2018, the Museum of Hunting and Horsemanship has also been a branch of Łazienki Królewskie, which has become its official branch. Thanks to this integration, the institution has gained even greater opportunities to present cultural and natural heritage.

Royal Łazienki - a must visit in Warsaw

The Royal Łazienki is a place where history, art, nature and culture form an extraordinary whole. Regardless of the season, this palace and garden complex invites you to stroll, reflect and commune with beauty - both man-made and that offered by nature.