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A Symbol of Polish Patriotism: The Royal Castle in Warsaw

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A Symbol of Polish Patriotism: The Royal Castle in Warsaw
Sigismund’s Column and the Royal Castle in Warsaw (R), Poland. Over the centuries, the castle’s architects have incorporated medieval, baroque, and neoclassical art and architectural styles to the building. Sergii Figurnyi/Shutterstock
Lorraine Ferrier
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WARSAW, Poland—Take a walk through Warsaw’s old town, and soon enough, you’ll meet King Sigismund III Vasa (1566–1632), who stands tall atop a column between the colorful old buildings and the pink façade of the Royal Castle.

Having been plundered, raised to the ground, and rebuilt several times, the Royal Castle in Warsaw today stands as a symbol of Polish patriotism, incorporating medieval, baroque, and neoclassical architectural styles with Polish panache.

Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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