Palace Krasinskich (Palac Krasinskich) description and photos - Poland: Warsaw (Topic)

Palac Krasinskich description and photos - Poland: Warsaw. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Palac Krasinskich.

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The Krasinski Palace is a baroque palace located in Warsaw on Krasinski Square.

The palace was built in 1677-83 by the architect Tillman Gameren for the Krasinski family. The sculptures that adorn the palace were made by the German sculptor Andreas Schluter. The interior, in particular the frescoes, was created by the court painter Michelangelo Palloni. The interior work was completed in 1699. The owner of the palace was a connoisseur and collector of painting, so the interiors display an impressive collection of works by Albrecht Durer, Antonio da Correggio, Rubens.

In 1765, the palace was bought by the state for placement in the building of the treasury. After a fire in 1783, the palace was partially rebuilt according to the project of the architect Domenico Merlini, after which the court was located here. In 1944, the palace was destroyed by the German army, restoration began after the end of the war.

Today, the Krasinski Palace is part of the Polish National Library, which houses a unique collection of manuscripts and ancient prints. A subject of special pride is the collection of medieval manuscripts, as well as thematic collections of the Great Emigration period.

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