Polish Palaces/Castles

[Aleksandra]

Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków
The Wawel Royal Castle and the Wawel Hill, with Wawel Cathedral (coronation and burial site of Polish monarchs), constitute the most historically and culturally important site in Poland. For centuries the residence of the Kings of Poland and the symbol of Polish statehood, the Castle is now one of the country’s premier art museums. According to the legend, Wawel is believed to have a Chakra, one of the world's main centers of spiritual energy, situated under St. Gereon's chapel.  The Wawel Chakra is said to be one of a few strongest places of power on the Earth. Official website: http://wawel.krakow.pl/en/

[Aleksandra]

Palace on the Water
Known also as Palace on the Isle, the building began as a bathhouse designed by Tylman Gamerski in 17th century. After King Stanisław August Poniatowski decided to convert it into his private quarters, Palace was remodeled by Domenico Merlini between 1764 to 1795. During World War II, Germans drilled holes into the walls for explosives but never got around to blowing it up. Palace on the Water is part of the Royal Łazienki Park in Warsaw, official website: http://www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl/en,home.html




 

 

[Aleksandra]

Castle Dunajec in Niedzica






Wojanów Palace
official website: http://www.palac-wojanow.pl/en






Castle in Baranów Sandomierski
official website: http://www.baranow.com.pl/en

[Crown Princess]

Castle Dunajec in Niedzica






Wojanów Palace
official website: http://www.palac-wojanow.pl/en

These pictures are stunning, I would love to visit Poland one day! Thank you for posting these pictures.

[Aleksandra]

Wilanów Palace
Palace was built for King Jan III Sobieski (commander-in-chief in the Battle of Vienna 1683), as his summer residence, in the 17th century. It is one of Poland's official national Historic Monuments. Palace was damaged by Germans in WWII, but after the war it was renovated, and most of the collection stolen by invaders was repatriated. Official website: http://www.wilanow-palac.pl/

[Aleksandra]

Łańcut Castle
official website: http://www.zamek-lancut.pl/en/






Pławniowice Palace
official website: http://www.palac.plawniowice.pl/index.php?k=1

[Cloaked]

Magnificent photos, Aleksandra.   

I love the variety of ceiling details, and all that lies beneath them!
They are truly beautiful buildings.  Their dimensions and shape are balanced and romantic.
It must be magical to live in a region saturated with rich Polish architecture and gardens.
Thanks for adding comments on history, Aleksandra.

How do you pronounce Pszczyna Castle?

[Aleksandra]

How do you pronounce Pszczyna Castle?

 
This is a video presenting the Castle and town where it's situated, first word the reader says is "Pszczyna"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp3K6EEH9kM

[Cloaked]

Thanks. 
The sculpture of the bench and woman seated, beside whom I imagine one can sit, is sweet.

[DowntownTO]

Pławniowice Palace
official website: http://www.palac.plawniowice.pl/index.php?k=1

I'll have this one. It looks homey. 

[Kashka]

Amazingly beautiful!
So much to see, so little time... each time I visit. 
Thank you for posting these photos.

[CyrilSebastian]

Aleksandra, Thank you for these splendid pictures!           
 
Bobolice Castle   
Bobolice Castle was built in the village of Bobolice by King Casimir III, who reigned as King of Poland from 1333 to 1370.   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPZKnUh-tP0

[CyrilSebastian]

Koppitz Castle, today Kopice circa 1871     
http://www.alamy.com/stoc...and-woodcut-79355515.html

[CyrilSebastian]

Inside Malbork Castle     
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCn1kr1gp0Y

[CyrilSebastian]

Moszna Castle   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xv0wZri3WY