Royal Castle, Warsaw
The Royal Castle in Warsaw stands at Castle Square, gateway to the Old Town. A wooden fortress built by Mazovian princes in the 14th century, it was transformed into an Italian Mannerist and early Baroque palace by Sigismund III Vasa between 1598 and 1619. The Senate Chamber is where the Constitution of 3 May 1791 was adopted — Europe's first modern codified national constitution.
German artillery bombarded it in September 1939; Hitler ordered its demolition, and after the failed 1944 Warsaw Uprising the walls were razed to rubble. Rebuilt from 1971 to 1984 with public donations, it was restored to its 17th-century appearance. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and state museum, it houses major artworks including two Rembrandt paintings and is open to the public.
Visitor information
- Location
- Poland
- Country
- Poland
- Tier
- C (Worth a visit if you're already in the area)
- Coordinates
- 52.2478, 21.0142
- Official site
- http://www.zamek-krolewski.pl
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Castle, Warsaw?
- Royal Castle, Warsaw is in Poland, Poland (approximately 52.2478, 21.0142).
- Can you visit Royal Castle, Warsaw?
- Yes — Royal Castle, Warsaw is open to visitors; see the official site at http://www.zamek-krolewski.pl for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Royal Castle, Warsaw on the Castle Atlas?
- Royal Castle, Warsaw is rated C tier on the Castle Atlas — Worth a visit if you're already in the area.
- What can you see at Royal Castle, Warsaw?
- The Royal Castle in Warsaw stands at Castle Square, gateway to the Old Town. A wooden fortress built by Mazovian princes in the 14th century, it was transformed into an Italian Mannerist and early Baroque palace by Sigismund III Vasa between 1598 and 1619. The Senate Chamber is where the Constitution of 3 May 1791 was adopted — Europe's first modern codified national constitution.