Warsaw: Vernacular Architecture
Places and attractions in the Vernacular architecture category
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- Baroque architecture
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- Neoclassical architecture
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Łazienki Park
Royal collections in summer residence Łazienki Park, also known as Royal Baths Park, is one of Warsaw's most beautiful and iconic public spaces. Nestled in the heart of Poland's capital, this 76-hectare oasis of greenery and tranquility offers residents and tourists alike a serene escape from the urban...
Belweder
Classical palace and ex governmental seat Belweder is an iconic neoclassical palace in Warsaw, Poland, exuding historical significance and architectural elegance. Originally constructed in the 17th century, the palace has undergone several reconstructions, with the most notable one taking place in the early...
Palace of Culture and Science
1950s Soviet landmark for arts and culture The Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland, stands as a striking example of socialist realist architecture and a prominent feature of the city's skyline. This monumental building, soaring to a height of 237 meters, is not only a tower but also a complex...
Polish Army Museum
Military museum with tanks and planes The Polish Army Museum, situated in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, stands as a testament to the nation's military heritage. This prestigious institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing Poland's military history, from medieval times to the present day.
St. Anne's Church
Catholic church with Neoclassical facade St. Anne's Church is a historic and architectural gem located in the heart of Warsaw, Poland. This beautiful church, with its intricate Baroque facade, has stood witness to the city's turbulent history and is an important site of religious and cultural significance.
Palace on the Isle
18th-century palace with opulent decor Nestled in the lush surroundings of Warsaw's Royal Łazienki Park, the Palace on the Isle, also known as the Palace on the Water, stands as a serene testament to Poland's rich cultural heritage. This neoclassical edifice, meticulously restored to its 18th-century...
Warsaw Barbican
16th-century defense wall of a castle The Warsaw Barbican stands as an enduring testament to the historical fortifications that once encircled the city of Warsaw, Poland. This semicircular bastion, an essential part of the city's defensive walls, was constructed in 1548 at the behest of the Italian...
St. Alexander's Church
St. Alexander's Church stands as a neoclassical beacon in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, serving not only as a place of worship but also as a historical monument that has witnessed the city's turbulent past. Constructed in the early 19th century, it was built...
Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre in Warsaw, Poland, stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and a premier music venue in the heart of the city. Known for its opulent neoclassical architecture, the theatre is home to the Polish National Opera, the National Theatre, and the...
Frederic Chopin Monument
Bronze sculpture of famous composer Nestled in the lush surroundings of Warsaw's Royal Baths Park, the Frederic Chopin Monument stands as a grand tribute to the world-renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist, Frederic Chopin. This impressive bronze statue, a collaboration between sculptor Wacław...
Ujazdów Park
Lush green space with pond and playground Nestled in the heart of Warsaw, Ujazdów Park offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. This verdant oasis is a cherished green space in Poland's capital, providing both locals and tourists with a picturesque setting for leisure and relaxation.
Holy Cross Church
Baroque Catholic church rebuilt post-war The Church of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic house of worship in Warsaw, Poland. Located on Krakowskie Przedmieście opposite the main Warsaw University campus, it is one of the most notable Baroque churches in Poland's capital.
Church of the Holy Spirit in Warsaw
The Church of the Holy Spirit in Warsaw is a church at 3 Długa Street, in Warsaw's New Town. The church was originally built in the Gothic style alongside a hospital in the 14th century.
Mały Powstaniec
War monument honoring child soldiers Mały Powstaniec is a statue in commemoration of the child soldiers who fought and died during the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. It is located on Podwale Street, Warsaw, Poland, next to the ramparts of Warsaw's Old Town.
Palm
Pozdrowienia z Alej Jerozolimskich is an artistic construction in the form of an artificial date palm, designed by Polish artist Joanna Rajkowska, located on the Charles de Gaulle's Roundabout in the Polish capital of Warsaw since December 12, 2002.
Fotoplastikon
The Warsaw Fotoplastikon is a stereoscopic theatre based on the Kaiserpanorama system of rotating stereoscopic images located in Warsaw, Poland.
Parade Square
Parade Square is a square in downtown Warsaw. Located between ulica Świętokrzyska in the north, Aleje Jerozolimskie in the south, ulica Marszałkowska in the east and the monumental Palace of Culture and Science to the west, it is one of Warsaw's central squares.
Polish Cavalry Monument
The Polish Cavalry Monument, also known as the Millennium Polish Cavalry Monument, is a statue located at the Polish Cavalry Roundabout in Warsaw.
Podwale 5
The Church of the Holy Trinity in Podwale is the oldest historic Orthodox church in Warsaw, located in a building at 5 Podwale Street.
Carmelite Church
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and of St. Joseph commonly known as the Carmelite Church is a Roman Catholic church at Krakowskie Przedmieście 52/54 in Warsaw, Poland.
Myślewicki Palace
The Myślewicki Palace is a rococo-neoclassical palace in Warsaw's Royal Baths Park. It was created for King Stanisław August Poniatowski as one of the first buildings in the Royal Baths. Its name derives from that of the nearby now nonexistent village of Myślewice.
Pac Palace
Pac Palace - a historical building, located by Miodowa Street in Warsaw, Poland.
Plac Trzech Krzyży
Three Crosses Square is an important square in the central district of Warsaw, Poland. It lies on that city's Royal Route and links Nowy Świat Street, to the north, with Ujazdów Avenue to the south.
Jerusalem Avenue
Jerusalem Avenue is one of the principal streets of the capital city of Warsaw in Poland. It runs through the City Centre along the East-West axis, linking the western borough of Wola with the bridge on the Vistula River and the borough of Praga on the other side of the river.
Artur Zawisza Square
Artur Zawisza Square is a public square in Warsaw's borough of Ochota. It is named after Artur Zawisza, a 19th-century Polish revolutionary who was executed on the spot by Russians in 1833.
Branicki Palace
The Branicki Palace is an 18th-century magnate's mansion in Warsaw, Poland. It is located at the junction of Podwale and Miodowa Streets.
Rotunda
PKO Rotunda is a rotunda-type building owned by the PKO BP bank in the center of Warsaw, Poland. Designed from 1960–1969 by chief architect Jerzy Jakubowicz, it was the site of a gas explosion in February 1979, which killed 49 people. It was opened again in October the same year.
Łyszkiewicz Apartment
Kamienica Łyszkiewicza w Warszawie is a museum, established 1967, in Warsaw New Town, Poland.
Stara Prochownia
Stara Prochownia also known as the Bridge Gate is a historic building in Warsaw New Town. It is located on ulica Boleść, just below the New Town and the Warsaw Barbican, on the Vistula River escarpment.
Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw
The Professor Kazimierz Michałowski Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw is a permanent gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw, presenting Nubian early Christian art.
Sybirak Roundabout
The Sybirak Roundabout is a roundabout in western Warsaw's Ochota district, named after Poles who have been exiled to Siberia. The following streets meet at Sybirak Roundabout: on the east, Jerusalem Avenue; on the west, Jerusalem Avenue; on the north, Millennial Primate Avenue; on the south, 1920 Battle of Warsaw Street.
Leszczyński Residence
The Leszczyński Residence - also called the Prażmowski, Pastoriusa, Rautenstrauchów or Dobrycza - is a rococo-classical townhouse at 87 Krakowskie Przedmieście, in Warsaw.
Central Tower
Central Tower is a modernist office skyscraper located in the Ochota district of Warsaw, Poland. It is in close proximity to Warsaw Central Station. ORCO Tower is a landmark building, high B+ Class property constructed in 1995. The building has 26 floors and 14 400 m2 of high space.
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