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|designation1_number=M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 423<ref>{{Cite Polish law|title=Zarządzenie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 8 września 1994 r. w sprawie uznania za pomnik historii.|gazette=Monitor|year=1994|volume=50|number=423}}</ref>
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'''Belweder''' ({{IPA|pol|bɛlˈvɛdɛr}}; from the [[Italian language|Italian]] ''belvedere'', "beautiful view") is a [[Neoclassical architecture|neoclassical]] palace in [[Warsaw]], [[Poland]]. Erected in 1660 and remodelled in the early 1800s, it is one of several official residences used by [[Polish president]]s as well as a [[state guest house]] for visiting heads of state. The complex is situated south of Warsaw's city center, in the vicinity of the historic [[Łazienki|Royal Baths Park]] (Łazienki).
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[[Image:5 Warszawa 051.jpg|thumb|Belweder Palace, view from [[Łazienki Park]], below the Palace.|alt=]]

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'''Belweder''' ({{IPA-pol|bɛlˈvɛdɛr}}; in full, ''Pałac Belwederski'', from the Italian ''belvedere'', "beautiful view") is a palace in [[Warsaw]], near [[Łazienki Park]]. It is one of the official residences used by [[Polish president]]s, and a [[state guest house]] for visiting heads of state.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Belweder Palace in Warsaw (43742896332).jpg|thumb|right|Night illumination in the colour of the [[Flag of Poland|Polish flag]], 2018]]
The present building is the latest of several that stood on the site since 1660.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.warsawtour.pl/index.php?id=54&pid=408645198 |title = Belweder |work = www.warsawtour.pl |access-date = 2009-03-23 |language = pl |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090906204410/http://www.warsawtour.pl/index.php?id=54 |archive-date = 2009-09-06 |url-status = dead }}</ref> Belweder once belonged to Poland's last king, [[Stanisław August Poniatowski]], who used it as a porcelain-manufacturing plant.<ref name="perelki">{{cite news |url = http://um.warszawa.pl/v_syrenka/perelki/index_en.php?mi_id=35&dz_id=14 |title = Belvedere |work = eGuide / Treasures of Warsaw on-line |access-date = 2009-03-23}}</ref> From 1818 it was the residence of Russian [[Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich of Russia|Grand Duke Constantine]], who fled from it at the beginning of the [[November Uprising|November 1830 Uprising]].<ref name="perelki" />
The present building is the latest of several that stood on the site since 1660.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.warsawtour.pl/index.php?id=54&pid=408645198 |title = Belweder |work = www.warsawtour.pl |access-date = 2009-03-23 |language = pl |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090906204410/http://www.warsawtour.pl/index.php?id=54 |archive-date = 2009-09-06 |url-status = dead }}</ref> Belweder once belonged to Poland's last king, [[Stanislaus Augustus]], who used it as a porcelain-manufacturing plant.<ref name="perelki">{{cite news |url = http://um.warszawa.pl/v_syrenka/perelki/index_en.php?mi_id=35&dz_id=14 |title = Belvedere |work = eGuide / Treasures of Warsaw on-line |access-date = 2009-03-23 |archive-date = 2006-02-08 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060208182613/http://um.warszawa.pl/v_syrenka/perelki/index_en.php?mi_id=35&dz_id=14 |url-status = dead }}</ref> From 1818 it was the residence of [[Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich of Russia|Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich]], who de facto acted as viceroy in the [[Congress Kingdom of Poland]]. He fled from Belweder at the beginning of the [[November Uprising|November 1830 Uprising]].<ref name="perelki" />


After the re-establishment of Poland's independence following World War I, it was (with a hiatus, 1922–26) the residence of Marshal [[Józef Piłsudski]],<ref name="perelki" /> Chief of State (1918–22) and later (1926–35) Minister of Military Affairs of Poland, who died there in 1935. (During the [[May Coup (Poland)|May 1926 coup d'état]], President [[Stanisław Wojciechowski]] had abandoned it ahead of Piłsudski's advancing forces.)
After the re-establishment of Poland's independence following the [[First World War]] (1918), Belweder served as the residence of Marshal [[Józef Piłsudski]],<ref name="perelki" /> Chief of State (1918–22) and later (1926–35) Minister of Military Affairs of Poland. Intermittently, it was also the residence of President [[Stanisław Wojciechowski]]. After the [[May Coup (Poland)|May 1926 coup d'état]], the ownership of the complex had passed from Wojciechowski to Piłsudski, who died there in 1935.


During World War II, the building was extensively remodeled for [[Hans Frank]], Governor of the "[[General Government]]" of Poland. It remains one of the few original structures in Warsaw to survive World War II.
During [[World War II]], the building was extensively remodelled for [[Hans Frank]], Governor of Nazi-occupied Poland and the so-called [[General Government]]. It remains one of the few original structures in Warsaw to survive the war.


In 1945-1952 it was the residence of [[Bolesław Bierut]], and later of the president of the [[Polish Council of State|Council of State]]. From 1989 to July 1994, it was the official residence of Poland's presidents ([[Wojciech Jaruzelski]] and [[Lech Wałęsa]]), but proved too small for that purpose. Later on president [[Bronisław Komorowski]] used it as his private residence.
In 1945–1952 it was the residence of [[Bolesław Bierut]], and later of the president of the [[Polish Council of State|Council of State]]. From 1989 to July 1994, it was the official residence of Poland's presidents ([[Wojciech Jaruzelski]] and [[Lech Wałęsa]]), but proved too small for that purpose. Later on president [[Bronisław Komorowski]] used it as his private residence.
Belweder is normally used by the President and the government for ceremonial purposes, while the President resides at the "[[Presidential Palace, Warsaw|Presidential Palace]]" in the city center. It also serves as an official residence for heads of state on official visits to Poland and other important guests. There have been plans to turn the Belweder Palace into a [[museum]] dedicated to Józef Piłsudski. Currently it houses a small exhibition devoted to the Marshal.<ref name="perelki" />
Belweder is normally used by the president and the government for ceremonial purposes, while the president resides at the "[[Presidential Palace, Warsaw|Presidential Palace]]" in the city center. It also serves as an official residence for heads of state on official visits to Poland and other important guests. There have been plans to turn the Belweder Palace into a [[museum]] dedicated to Józef Piłsudski. Currently it houses a small exhibition devoted to the Marshal.<ref name="perelki" />

== Popular culture ==
[[Belvedere Vodka]], owned by [[LVMH]], is named after the palace and an image of the building is featured on the bottle label.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 31, 2013 |title=LVMH Website for Belvedere |url=http://www.lvmh.com/the-group/lvmh-companies-and-brands/wines-spirits/belvedere}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery style="text-align:center">
<gallery style="text-align:center">
Image:Pałac Belweder w Warszawie.jpg|Façade of the palace
Image:Belweder z Lazienek Krolewskich.jpg|Garden façade of the palace
Image:Canaletto Łazienki.PNG|[[Łazienki Park]] in 1775 by [[Bernardo Bellotto]]
Image:Canaletto Łazienki.PNG|[[Łazienki Park]] in 1775 by [[Bernardo Bellotto]]
Image:MWP 1830 Belweder.jpg|Storming of the Belweder Palace during the [[November Uprising]]
Image:MWP 1830 Belweder.jpg|Storming of the Belweder Palace during the [[November Uprising]]
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* [[Presidential Palace, Warsaw|Presidential Palace]]
* [[Presidential Palace, Warsaw|Presidential Palace]]
* [[Polish classicism]]
* [[Polish classicism]]
* [[List of Palaces#Poland|List of palaces in Poland]]
* [[Belvedere (vodka)|Belvedere Vodka]] - a brand named after the palace, which is depicted on its label


==References==
==References==
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{{Imperial palaces in Russia}}
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Latest revision as of 21:16, 18 August 2024

For other uses, see Belvedere (disambiguation).
Belweder
Belweder Palace (view from ulica Belwederska).
Map
General information
Architectural styleNeoclassical, Palladian
Construction started1660
Completed1819–1822
ClientKrzysztof Zygmunt Pac, Grand Duke Constantine, Józef Piłsudski
Designated1994-09-08
Part ofWarsaw – historic city center with the Royal Route and Wilanów
Reference no.M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 423[1]

Belweder (Polish pronunciation: [bɛlˈvɛdɛr]; from the Italian belvedere, "beautiful view") is a neoclassical palace in Warsaw, Poland. Erected in 1660 and remodelled in the early 1800s, it is one of several official residences used by Polish presidents as well as a state guest house for visiting heads of state. The complex is situated south of Warsaw's city center, in the vicinity of the historic Royal Baths Park (Łazienki).

History

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Night illumination in the colour of the Polish flag, 2018

The present building is the latest of several that stood on the site since 1660.[2] Belweder once belonged to Poland's last king, Stanislaus Augustus, who used it as a porcelain-manufacturing plant.[3] From 1818 it was the residence of Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich, who de facto acted as viceroy in the Congress Kingdom of Poland. He fled from Belweder at the beginning of the November 1830 Uprising.[3]

After the re-establishment of Poland's independence following the First World War (1918), Belweder served as the residence of Marshal Józef Piłsudski,[3] Chief of State (1918–22) and later (1926–35) Minister of Military Affairs of Poland. Intermittently, it was also the residence of President Stanisław Wojciechowski. After the May 1926 coup d'état, the ownership of the complex had passed from Wojciechowski to Piłsudski, who died there in 1935.

During World War II, the building was extensively remodelled for Hans Frank, Governor of Nazi-occupied Poland and the so-called General Government. It remains one of the few original structures in Warsaw to survive the war.

In 1945–1952 it was the residence of Bolesław Bierut, and later of the president of the Council of State. From 1989 to July 1994, it was the official residence of Poland's presidents (Wojciech Jaruzelski and Lech Wałęsa), but proved too small for that purpose. Later on president Bronisław Komorowski used it as his private residence.

Belweder is normally used by the president and the government for ceremonial purposes, while the president resides at the "Presidential Palace" in the city center. It also serves as an official residence for heads of state on official visits to Poland and other important guests. There have been plans to turn the Belweder Palace into a museum dedicated to Józef Piłsudski. Currently it houses a small exhibition devoted to the Marshal.[3]

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Belvedere Vodka, owned by LVMH, is named after the palace and an image of the building is featured on the bottle label.[4]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Zarządzenie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 8 września 1994 r. w sprawie uznania za pomnik historii., M.P., 1994, vol. 50, No. 423
  2. ^ "Belweder". www.warsawtour.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2009-09-06. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
  3. ^ a b c d "Belvedere". eGuide / Treasures of Warsaw on-line. Archived from the original on 2006-02-08. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
  4. ^ "LVMH Website for Belvedere". May 31, 2013.
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