Potocki Palace is a Baroque Palace located on Krakowskie Przedmiescie opposite the Presidential Palace surrounded by many historical monuments. Currently the Palace houses the Ministry of culture and national heritage.

The building was originally built for a German noble family denhoff in 1693 under the leadership of architect Giovanni Pioli. In 1731, the building became the property of Alexander August Czartoryski, Polish major General and major political figure. In the early 1760s, the Czartoryski family began renovation work in the Palace, during which the building was increased in size, the design was reworked in the style of late Baroque and Rococo. The Palace worked for a famous architect Jakub Fontana. Were erected outbuildings, two wings overlooking the street, a pavilion with a mansard roof. Between them was built the guardhouse in 1763 with sculptures made by Sebastian Syslem and Jan Redler. Luxury fence in the Rococo style was created by famous sculptor Leandro Marconi. After completion of all repairs, the Czartoryski Palace has become one of the most luxurious residences in Warsaw.

In 1799, the Palace became the property of the count and the President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Poland Stanislaw Potocki. In the 19th century, the Palace was visited by many important political figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1812, resided in the Palace of the French Ambassador Dominique Dufour de Pradt. Under Alexander Pototsky Palace has been partially rented out. At various times it housed a bookstore, a Studio, a gallery for art exhibitions, the headquarters of the Embassy of Sweden.

During the Second world war, the Potocki Palace was almost completely destroyed. In the postwar years, it was decided to restore the lost Palace. Reconstruction lasted until 1950 the project of Jan Zahvatovych. From original parts of the Palace, who managed miraculously to survive, left the Guardroom with sculptures Sebastian Sacele and gate Leandro Marconi.