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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Wilanów Palace

Warsaw, Poland

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Wilanów Palace

Baroque royal residence of King Jan III Sobieski on the southern outskirts of Warsaw, surrounded by terraced gardens, a lake and parkland. Inside, royal apartments hold paintings, furniture, clocks and Chinese porcelain, while the park hosts summer Shakespeare performances and winter light shows.

Highlights

  • Royal apartments
  • Baroque garden terraces
  • Porcelain and clock collections

Good to know

  • Timed entry; buy tickets online in advance
  • Audio guide recommended; labels are sparse
  • Buses 116 and 180 from centre

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