Castles & Palaces in Poland

Castles are built in dreams but in Poland there is no need to built air castles. A lot of options are there to watch your dream castles lively in Poland. Poland is a land of Gothic Teutonic Knights' castles, stately homes, baroque churches, and many splendid prehistoric sites. Malbork castle in Poland is the biggest medieval church on the earth. The castles & palaces in Poland evidence heroic past, opulent culture, and historical events. Each and every Polish castle is unique in itself, depending upon the taste of the kings, princes, bishops, and landowners who built the palaces. More than 800 castles and palaces are there in Poland. Here is the glimpse of some of them.

Royal Castle was built as the residence of former Poland king Sigmund III. Willanow Palace is one of the finest in Poland. Royal Lazienki Palace and Gardens have always been appreciated by the connoisseurs of art. Wawel Castle served as the residence of Polish rulers. Lancut Castle is an elegant fortress. Malbork Castle is known for its Gothic defensive architecture. Various historical monuments in Poland have been included in UNESCO World Heritage list. Have virtual tour of castles & palaces in Poland with us.

The Royal Castle

The Royal Castle was built between in Warsaw between 1926. If one is in Warsaw the Royal Castle should not be missed. The castle was initially built as the residence of former Poland king Sigmund III. The castle is appreciated for its impressive architecture.

The Wilanow Palace

Wilanow is a Baroque palace situated in the outskirts of Warsaw. Formerly it was a residence of King John III Sobieski. The palace is one of the finest in Poland. Unfortunately, the Nazis plundered the palace during World War II, carrying off most of its treasures.

The Royal Lazienki Palace and Gardens

The palace has always found favour with the connoiseurs of art. The building first served as a bathhouse for an influential aristocrat , but later it was refurbished by Stanislas, last king of Poland, as his summer residence. Some beautiful parks enhance the beauty of the park.

Wawel Hill Castle

Wawel Castle served as the residence of Polish rulers. Italian architec and German decorators, summoned by King Sigismund I the Old (1506-1548) made this marvellous Renaissance palace-cum-castle. It is a top-notch stately residence in Central and Eastern Europe.

Lancut Castle

Lancut Castle is a marvellous medieval fortress. People with royal taste find the visit to Lancut Castle extremely delightful. Master architects, sculptors and painters have worked for shaping the Lancut Castle. One can also see here classic collection of coaches, carriages and sleighs.

Malbork Castle

Malbork castle is one of the splendid example of the castles in Poland. Its Gothic defensive architecture is unique. Suffering great damage during World War II , the castle was restored by the Polish specialists. The chapels, corridors and courtyards regained their splendor.

Churches and Cathedrals

Malbork Castle, Royal castle in Warsaw, Wawel Castle are some outstanding example of Poland architecture. Poland architecture has a glimpse of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architectural styles. Poland's various historical monuments are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The historic centre of Warsaw, the old town of Krakow, the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, the medieval town of Torun, and Zamosc, a Renaissance town of the late 16th century are some of the world famous sites of Poland.