Ujazdów Castle
Ujazdow Castle sits in central Warsaw, Poland, between Ujazdow and Lazienki parks above the Vistula escarpment. The site hosted the 1578 premiere of Jan Kochanowski's The Dismissal of the Greek Envoys at Jan Zamoyski's wedding — the first documented theatrical performance in Polish history.
King Sigismund III Vasa commissioned a new palace here in the early 17th century in Baroque style, later given neoclassical modifications. The castle was burned out during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising and deliberately demolished by Communist authorities in 1954. Reconstruction began in 1975, and since 1985 it has housed Warsaw's Centre for Contemporary Art, which has organized over 600 exhibitions.
Visitor information
- Location
- Poland
- Country
- Poland
- Tier
- C (Worth a visit if you're already in the area)
- Coordinates
- 52.2194, 21.0308
- Official site
- https://u-jazdowski.pl/
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ujazdów Castle?
- Ujazdów Castle is in Poland, Poland (approximately 52.2194, 21.0308).
- Can you visit Ujazdów Castle?
- Yes — Ujazdów Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at https://u-jazdowski.pl/ for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Ujazdów Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Ujazdów Castle is rated C tier on the Castle Atlas — Worth a visit if you're already in the area.
- What can you see at Ujazdów Castle?
- Ujazdow Castle sits in central Warsaw, Poland, between Ujazdow and Lazienki parks above the Vistula escarpment. The site hosted the 1578 premiere of Jan Kochanowski's The Dismissal of the Greek Envoys at Jan Zamoyski's wedding — the first documented theatrical performance in Polish history.