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The gateway leading to Wilanow Palace in Warsaw.
Wilanow Palace in Warsaw is one of the most important examples of Polish Baroque architecture. King Jan (John) III Sobieski ordered its construction in the late 17th century. The palace was enlarged by other owners in subsequent centuries.
View of the corps de logis (large central block) of Wilanow Palace in Warsaw.
Close up of some of the architectural details at Wilanow Palace in Warsaw.
In front of the orangery at the Wilanow Palace in Warsaw.
Some of the flower beds on the periphery of Wilanow Palace in Warsaw.
Saint Anne's Church outside the Palace at Wilanow in Warsaw.
The north face (rear) of the Palac na Wodzie (Palace on the Water) located in the Park Lazienkowsi (Royal Baths Park) - the largest park in Warsaw. Built in the 17th century, the structure was remodeled in the 18th century and became a royal residence. The building is now a beautiful and harmonious mixture of architectural styles.
The Palac na Wodzie (Palace on the Water) located in the Park Lazienkowsi (Royal Baths Park) in Warsaw as seen during a downpour. The palace stands on an artificial island in Lazienki Lake, which it divides in two. The building is connected to the rest of the park by two arcaded bridges.
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