Tag Archives: Łazienki

An 18th century theatre

Posted on February 1, 2017 by morselsandscraps

On a perfect sunny day, the antithesis of grey Sunday when I last walked through Łazienki, I made my rugged-up way along slightly icy paths to check out the theatre in the old Orangery. This time it was open, and … Continue reading →

Posted in photos, seasons | Tagged 18th century theatre, Old Orangery, Łazienki | 11 Comments

The snow retreats …

Posted on January 23, 2017 by morselsandscraps

… leaving ice and slush and the odd snowman. Ducks swim in the green water of the clay pit where it hasn’t turned to ice, pick around Pan on their bright orange legs, and leave sharp footprints in the snow; … Continue reading →

Posted in parks, photos, seasons | Tagged Morskie Oko, Łazienki | 12 Comments

Sculpture at the Orangery

Posted on November 20, 2016 by morselsandscraps

You may remember my previous attempt to enter the Orangery in Łazienki Gardens, foiled by some fancy lunch. You may also remember the Dutch garden that gave me so much unexpected pleasure. This is what I found when I attempted … Continue reading →

Posted in art, photos | Tagged free museums month, Old Orangery, sculpture, Łazienki | 21 Comments

En route to a plan

Posted on October 15, 2016 by morselsandscraps

A perfect sunny day after a week of dismal rain. Chilly after a light morning frost. Far too delicious to stay inside. Łazienki’s orangery with its collection of sculptures and light pouring in looks like a good compromise between outside … Continue reading →

Posted in parks, photos | Tagged autumn leaves, flowers, pigeons, protest, Łazienki | 7 Comments

Palace on the island

Posted on September 4, 2016 by morselsandscraps

The palace on the island in Łazienki gardens began as a menagerie for the Mazovian princes and became the site of a 17th century baroque pavilion, which was in turn refashioned by architects, sculptors, and painters in the second half … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art, photos | Tagged history, Order of the Elephant, Palace on the Isle, sculpture, Łazienki | 11 Comments

A botanical dinner service

Posted on September 2, 2016 by morselsandscraps

There’s a new set of posters on the railings at the entrance gate to Łazienki. They draw our eyes, my daughter’s and mine, because they are fine botanical drawings. First we discover that they come from an exhaustive atlas in … Continue reading →

Posted in photos | Tagged "Flora Danica", dinner service, Palace on the Isle, Łazienki | 18 Comments

Zithers in Łazienki

Posted on August 31, 2016 by morselsandscraps

Once again I’ve come in at the end of a series, this time the free summer concerts of the Chinese Lanterns Festival in the Chinese pavilion in Łazienki. The festival is part of the Garden of Lights international project promoting … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, photos | Tagged Anna Krysztofiak, Asian zithers, Chinese Lanterns Festival, Tomasz Bonitowski, Łazienki | 13 Comments

Vignettes from a morning walk 5

Posted on July 27, 2016 by morselsandscraps

It’s been a while since I’ve been out for an early ramble. This one begins at 6 am. It’s a follow-your-nose-despite-plans ramble, in the course of which I make new discoveries in a place I thought I knew reasonably well. … Continue reading →

Posted in parks, photos | Tagged amphitheatre, flowers, hints of China, palace, people at work, Łazienki | 30 Comments

Vignettes from a morning walk 4

Posted on June 14, 2016 by morselsandscraps

Some habits are good! This morning walk routine is pure pleasure, apart from the odd diagonal drunk declaiming loudly and incoherently. Today my main mission is to rephotograph a few things from yesterday and to revisit the columns and lions … Continue reading →