Presidential Palace (Pałac Prezydencki) and Józef Poniatowski Monument

The Presidential Palace in Warsaw is the largest palace in the capital, located on Krakowskie Przedmieście. Its history dates back to the 17th century, and it acquired its current appearance at the beginning of the 19th century. For years, it served as the seat of the aristocracy, state and government authorities. Since 1994, it has been the official seat of the President of the Republic of Poland. The palace has been entered into the register of monuments, and its surroundings are part of the historic Royal Route. The palace grounds also include a monument to Prince Józef Poniatowski.

In 1955, the Warsaw Pact was signed in the palace, and in 1970 the Warsaw Treaty was signed by Józef Cyrankiewicz and Willy Brandt. The round table between representatives of the communist government and the opposition Solidarity also took place here in early 1989.
The palace has been the seat of the Polish president since 1995. So far, Lech Wałęsa, Aleksander Kwaśniewski, Lech Kaczyński, Bronisław Komorowski and Andrzej Duda have resided here.