Lazienki Park

Lazienki was the summer residence of King Poniatowski in the late 1700's.  Previous to that, it had been a wildlife park (hunting ground) used by the Mazowsze Dukes. Today it is a park open to the public, and containing several historical buildings, and the Chopin Monument.

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Belvedere Palace.

An 18th century royal residence, Belvedere has been the official home of Polish heads of state.

 

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Fish in one of the ponds surrounding the Palace On Water fight for food tossed to them by tourists.

 

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Dana feeds the peafowl and pigeons on the grounds of the Palace On Water.

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Rita does likewise.

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Page last updated May 02, 2004