Patronage of King Jan III
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Popular opinion presents Jan III as a warrior king who defended Latin Europe against Ottoman invaders. It is therefore worth recalling that he was also a connoisseur of art and a great lover of books. In his leisure time he would indulge in reading and hold erudite discussions with his secretaries and visitors who came to Wilanów from different parts of the world.
His activities and interests inspired the following Wilanów holders who diligently looked after the late king’s heritage. The Wilanów Palace is not only an outstanding monument of residential architecture, but also a place of exceptional patriotic, sentimental and museum tradition.
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Author: Marta Gołąbek
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