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Wilanów Palace Tour |
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Driving & Walking Tour |
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The Wilanów Palace is one of the most precious monuments of Polish Baroque. The impressive building combines elements of an aristocratic mansion, an Italian garden villa and a Louis XIV (the French Sun King) style palace. It is an excellent representation of European Baroque at its height and a homage to the former greatness of the Republic. The history of the Wilanow Palace, a wonderful Baroque royal residence, began on April , 1677, when a village became the property of King John Sobieski III. At the beginning, the residence built there was small. Augustyn Locci, the king's court architect, received the task of creating only a ground floor residence of a layout typical for the buildings of the Republic of Poland. |
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After the death of the King, the Palace became the property of his sons, and in 1720, a run down property was purchased by one of the wealthiest women in Poland of those days - Elizabeth Sieniawska. In 1730, the Palace, for three years, was owned by king August II the Strong, who made considerable changes in the residence, particularly as far as the internal décor is concerned.
In the middle of 18th century, the Wilanów property was inherited by the daughter of Czartoryski, wife of a field marshal, Izabela Lubomirska, during whose reign, Wilanów started shining with its previous glory. Sixty nine years later, the Duchess gave Wilanów to her daughter and her husband, Stanislaw Kostka Potocki. Thanks to his efforts, one of the first museums in Poland was opened in the Wilanów Palace, in 1805. |
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| Meet up location: I will Guests up from the hotel lobby,airport,railway station etc. |
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| End location: I will drop Guests off to the hotel,airport,railway station etc. |
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| Duration: 3 hours |
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Included: Guiding service, car transportation-Kia Carnival air-conditioned mini van for up to 6 pax., explanation in English.
Not included: lunch, entrance tickets. |
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| Tour #: 12216 |
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| Tour Type: Cultural, City |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: Yes. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 6 |
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