Temple of Divine Providence
The Temple of Divine Providence and Pantheon of Great Poles (in Polish, Panteon Wielkich Polaków, in southern Warsaw's Wilanów district, is a principal Roman Catholic church in Poland. The backstory of its construction began in the 18th century. The Temple is conceived as a national and religious symbol for Poland. The complex comprises the Church of Divine Providence, the Museum of John Paul II and Primate Wyszyński, and the Pantheon of Great Poles.
In 2020
Ruined chapel, in Warsaw University Botanical Garden, containing cornerstone for Temple of Divine Providence, laid 3 May 1792
Jakub Kubicki's design, 1792
Bohdan Pniewski's proposal, 1939
Wilanów is a district of the city of Warsaw, Poland. It is home to historic Wilanów Palace, the "Polish Versailles," and second home to various Polish kings. Wilanów is home to many villas and, despite being relatively far away from the city center, the district ranks among the most expensive in Warsaw.
Wilanów Palace as seen from the park by Zygmunt Vogel, 1791-92.
Tortoise-shell cabinet of John III Sobieski, looted by the Germans from the Wilanów Palace during World War II
Wilanów Palace, view from the Royal Gardens