This weekend, I was in for treat when a friend shared photos about the newly opened upper gardens of the Warsaw Royal Castle (Zamek Kr�lewski w Warszawie). The rear of the castle has been under construction for what seems like the whole two years we�ve lived here. And finally, the gardens opened this weekend to all visitors for free!
Not surprisingly, the castle has always had gardens which extended from the rear of the castle to the Vistula River. From 1818-1827, Polish architect Jakub Kubicki redesigned the gardens in a neoclassical style (hence the name Kubick Arkades). Now, nearly 200 years later, the gardens have been restored to their former glory; and it looks like more renovations may be in the works down the road according to the castle�s website and its garden plans.
Yesterday�s weather was slightly overcast, but plenty of Poles were out taking advantage of the brief sunshine and strolling through the new gardens. I joined them with my camera in hand and spent about an hour trying to get some good photos of the new gardens. I probably should return on a weekday morning so fewer people would be in the photos.
Stop by the new gardens for yourself someday soon! You can even enjoy a beer or other refreshment at the caf� located here as well while you soak up the sunshine!
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| This section is part of the castle's lower gardens. |
Location:
Warsaw Royal Castle
Plac Zamkowy
Gardens are open: 10 a.m. to dusk Monday to Saturday
11 a.m. to dusk Sundays
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