The Royal Palace – the official residence of the Polish monarchs, located in the centre of Warsaw at the entrance to the Old city.

The construction of the Royal Palace began under king Sigismund III Vase in 1598 on the site of a medieval 13th-century Palace of the Dukes of Mazovia. Before him, the castle belonged to Queen bona Sforza, who was the wife of Sigismund I. Reconstruction began with the extension of the castle, the building in the early Baroque style took the form of a Pentagon, was built defensive tower 60 meters high, which was called "the Tower of Sigismund". On the top of the tower were set watch with gold plated discs. In 1637 in the South wing on the second floor of the Augustine project, Locci was built "Hall del Teatro hall to view the performances and operas.

During the Swedish invasion in 1655-1656 the years, the Royal castle in Warsaw was plundered by the Swedes brought her paintings, furniture, tapestries, Royal library.

During the reign of stanisław August Poniatowski Royal castle flourished. During this period, the interior worked great painters, sculptors and architects such as Victor Louis, Jakub Fontana, Domenico Merlini. Were built Ballroom, Knights ' hall and the new library.

During the First world war the Palace was damaged, restoration work began in 1915 and lasted to year. The works were supervised by the architect Kazimierz Scaravich and Adolf Szyszko-bohusz. To fully complete the reconstruction failed due to the outbreak of the Second world war. In early October 1939, the Germans, under the guidance of historians and art experts from the University of Wroclaw began to dismantle all things of value. Was filmed Paul, Karmin, cornices, sculptures. All the furniture was sent to Germany.

On Hitler's orders, the Palace was to be demolished in early 1940. However, due to the protest of Italy, the Palace was abandoned. It was destroyed later, in 1944 during the bombing. After the war, the Communist authorities delayed the decision about the restoration of the Palace. This decision was made in 1971.

Currently, the Palace serves as a Museum and is subordinated to the Ministry of culture and national heritage. Many official visits and public meetings are held here. More than 500 thousand people visit the Royal Palace every year.