Royal Castle, Warsaw

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The Royal Castle in Warsaw (Polish: Zamek Królewski w Warszawie [ˈzamɛk kruˈlɛfskʲi v varˈʂavjɛ]) is a former royal residence and seat of government in Warsaw, Poland. Located on Castle Square, at the entrance to the Old Town, it now houses a state museum with collections of Polish and European art. The castle is part of the Historic Centre of Warsaw, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle originated in the 14th century as a residence of the Dukes of Masovia. Following the incorporation of Masovia into the Kingdom of Poland in 1526, it became a royal residence. From the late 16th century, it served as one of the principal seats of the monarchs and parliament of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Substantially enlarged under Sigismund III Vasa in the early 17th century, it acquired its characteristic Mannerist-Baroque appearance. Its interiors were extensively remodelled in the 18th century, particularly under Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of Poland. The castle was the site...

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