Wilanów Palace as seen from north-east by Bernardo Bellotto (1777).Īfter the death of John III Sobieski in 1696, the palace was owned by his sons and later by the famous magnate families Sieniawskis, Czartoryskis, Lubomirskis, Potockis and Branicki family of the Korczak coat of arms. Upon its elevations and in the palace interiors ancient symbols glorify the Sobieski family, especially the military triumphs of the king. Its architecture is original, a merger of generally European art with distinctively Polish building traditions. It represents the characteristic type of Baroque suburban residence built entre cour et jardin (between the entrance court and the garden). Wilanów Palace was built for king John III Sobieski in the last quarter of the 17th century and later was enlarged by other owners. Since 2006, the palace has been a member of the international association of European Royal Residences. Its listing is maintained by the National Heritage Board of Poland. The palace, together with other elements of Warsaw Old Town, is one of Poland's official national Historic Monuments ( Pomnik historii), as designated on 16 September 1994.

The palace and park in Wilanów host cultural events and concerts, including Summer Royal Concerts in the Rose Garden and the International Summer Early Music Academy. The palace's museum, established in 1805, is a repository of the country's royal and artistic heritage and receives around 3 million visitors annually (2019), making it one of the most visited palaces and monuments in the world. It is one of Poland's most important monuments. Wilanów Palace survived Poland's partitions and both World Wars, and so serves as one of the most remarkable examples of Baroque architecture in the country.

It was built between 1677–1696 for King of Poland John III Sobieski according to a design by architect Augustyn Wincenty Locci. Wilanów Palace ( Polish: Pałac w Wilanowie, Polish pronunciation: ) is a former royal palace located in the Wilanów district of Warsaw, Poland.

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