Presidential Palace, Warsaw
The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the Polish head of state and president alongside the Belweder Palace, located in Warsaw, Poland. Originally constructed in 1643 as an aristocratic mansion, it was rebuilt and remodelled several times over the course of its existence by notable architects. The current neoclassical palace was completed in 1818.
Main facade of the palace
Koniecpolski Palace in 1656; it was burned down during the Deluge
Radziwiłł Palace in 1762
Carmelite Church and Radziwiłł Palace (right) in 1780, painting by Bernardo Bellotto
Belweder is a neoclassical palace in Warsaw, Poland. Erected in 1660 and remodelled in the early 1800s, it is one of several official residences used by Polish presidents as well as a state guest house for visiting heads of state. The complex is situated south of Warsaw's city center, in the vicinity of the historic Royal Baths Park (Łazienki).
Belweder Palace (view from ulica Belwederska).
Belweder Palace, view from Łazienki Park, below the palace
Façade of the palace
Storming of the Belweder Palace during the November Uprising