Palace+Of+Wilanowie

Palace of Wilanowie The palace of Wilanowie was built for King John III Sobieski in Warsaw, Poland. It serves as a reminder of the culture of the Polish state. The making of the palace started on April 23rd, 1677 designed by Augustyn Wincently Locci and got finished in 1696 then more owners several times rebuilt and changed. After King John III Sobieski there was John the III Sobieski's sons, Elzbieta Sieniawska, Augustus II the strong, Maria Zofia Czartoryska, Izabel Lubomirska, Stanislaw Kostka Potocki, Ksawery Branicki, Adam Branicki, and finally it became a National Museum in Warsaw by Stanislaw Kostka Potocki. Elzbieta Sieniawska enlarged it from the original architecture and Izabel Lubomirska restored some interiors. Then later in 1805 Stanislaw Kostka Potocki actually made part of the palace a museum. The museum presented a memorial of King John III Sobieski and the outstanding national past.

The Wilanowie Palace is located in the Wilanow district in Warsaw, Poland. It was built for King John III Sobieski during the last quarter of the 17th century. In 1669 John III Sobieski past away. Wilanowie Palace was then owned by the Sieniawskis, Czartoryskis, Lubomirskis, Potockis, and the Branicki families. In 1720 the palace was bought by Elzbieta Sienawska, a Polish stateswoman, who expanded the palace. In 1770 to 1773 it was then owned by Augustus II The Strong, the Polish king at the time. Once he passed away, it was then passed down to his daughter, Maria Zofia Czartoryska. All of the owners changed the landscaping, interior, and the style of the palace. The place was then inherited by Isabella Lubomirska who changed the style of the interior and installed a guard building. In 1805 Stainslaw Kostka Potocki built a museum inside the palace, which was one of the first museums in Poland. The museum had some paintings from Potocki and a French neoclassical artist who went by the name Jaques - Louis Davis. But the museum was most important for the commemoration of king John Sobieski the III. Wilanow Palace had some amazing architecture. It was designed by architect Augustyn Wincenty Locci, and has a Baroque style. The design of the palace has a combination of different countries building traditions. Such as Polish side towers and Italian suburban villa. From 1677-1680 the palace was a typical Polish palace but in 1681- 1688 the palace had big wings added into the sides of it. In 1688 the construction of the pavilion had started, the towers were covered with baroque spires and the Wilanow palace was becoming the master piece that it is today.

The palace also holds some famous events including a festival of light with a maze of light and several other lengths of spectacular illuminations on its building. It also holds summer royal concerts in its rose garden, cultural events, and since 2006 a international early music academy. The palace has also been a member of the international association of European Royal Residences. It also shows many paintings and sculptures by famous artists. They have paintings called a girl with forget-me-nots by Lucas Cranach the elder, Madonna and Child by Joos Van Cleve, Apollo and two Muses by Pompeo Batoni, and more. Some statues are Figurine of Shou Xing by Qing Dynasty, Tray with the Triumph of John III by Johann Gotfried Holl, Bust of Marie Casimire Sobieska by Jacques Prou, and more.

Today you can see effigies of Polish monarchs collected over centuries and representatives of great magnate families. Also Participants of natural uprisings and eminent artists and people honored by Poland. You can also see the rooms where parties took place. And also the chambers where the royal couples listened to music, met friends and guests, worked, and rested. You can also admire its original baroque architecture.

This Wilanow Palace resembles the cultures and the traditions of the Polish. Also it gives them strength because this palace has survived since the mid 1600's. All of the different additions that they have added through the years and the combination of cultures and building Traditions, have made the Wilanowie Palace such a remarkable monument.