Krasiński Palace Palace

Address: Krasiński Palace (Pałac Krasińskich), Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

Krasiński Palace is a late 17th-century Baroque palace in Warsaw, Poland, originally commissioned by the Krasiński noble family. It is an important example of Polish Baroque architecture in the city’s historic core.

The palace presents ornate Baroque façades and a formal courtyard; its historic interiors and reinstated architectural details are integral to the streetscape around Krasiński Square. The building is also used for cultural and archival purposes rather than functioning solely as a tourist museum.

Constructed in the late 1600s for the Krasiński family, the palace was designed by Tylman van Gameren. It suffered severe damage during World War II and was restored in the post-war period to accommodate public collections and institutional uses.

Located on Krasiński Square near Warsaw’s Old Town, the palace sits within the central city fabric and is within walking distance of other major historic sites.

• Date and architect: Originally built in the late 17th century by the Krasiński family and attributed to architect Tylman van Gameren.
• Post-war use: Extensively damaged during World War II and subsequently restored; today it houses part of the National Library’s special collections.

Krasiński Palace (Pałac Krasińskich) lies in central Warsaw on the edge of the Old Town. It’s a short walk from the Old Town area; from Warsaw Central Station it’s about 1.5-2 km (roughly a 20-25 minute walk or a short taxi/tram/bus ride). Numerous city buses and trams serve the surrounding Śródmieście/Old Town neighborhoods - check local timetables for the best route.

• Check the palace's opening hours in advance if you intend to go inside-many visitors only view the exterior, so timing your visit lets you see interior rooms and exhibitions when they are open.
• Visit early in the day to avoid midday tour groups and to photograph the façade and surrounding square with softer light and fewer people.
• Walk the adjacent streets and the palace's courtyard area-these quieter spaces often contain small architectural details and exhibits that passersby miss when viewing the palace only from the square.