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- My goal was to make a film that would get through to people and stun them. Europe must wake up and such a signal must come from the society - Annalisa Piras, the producer of the "The Great European Disaster Movie" said. The Polish premiere of the documentary as well as the accompanying debate on the future of EU took place in the Royal Theatre in the Old Orangery as part of the “European Wednesdays" organised by the Royal Łazienki and Professor Bronisław Geremek Foundation Centre.

Hundreds of tulips, narcissus, daffodils, then roses, hydrangeas and perennial plants will bloom in spring in the Orangery Garden of the Royal Łazienki. The plants will form the so-called Dutch Garden which has been designed by Dutchman Niek Roozen. - We want to enrich the surroundings of the Old Orangery by adding flowers, perennial plants and shrubs. We believe that, in spring, this place will reveal all its beauty which will last until late autumn - Barbara Werner, Chief Gardener in the Royal Łazienki, says.

The results of  a few months’ work by specialists, who made it possible to uncover historical polychromes, can be admired in the Myślewicki Palace already from 7 October. - Following the conservation work the Palace gained new splendour to reflect its 18th century character - said Piotr Zambrzycki, Chief Conservator of Royal Łazienki.

Brilliant baroque operas, including "Agrippina" and "Orlando" were presented to the guests of the 1st Festival of Baroque Operas "Dramma per Musica", which took place in the Royal Theatre in the Royal Łazienki until 20 September. There were also atmospheric concerts and recitals. Nearly 100 artists, including nearly 40 vocalists, performed for audiences of the Festival.

Political scientists, theoreticians and practitioners of international relations and specialists in Russia and Ukraine took part in a two-day conference "Europe-Russia-Ukraine" in the Royal Łazienki. The meeting, which can also be watched in the Virtual Museum, was organised by Professor Bronisław Geremek Foundation Centre.

The interiors of the Palace on the Isle have been renovated to appear as they did when Stanisław August was looking at them, historic polychromes have been uncovered in the Myślewicki Palace, the alleys in the historic gardens have been modernised and the Museum’s website enhanced – all this work has been carried out in the Royal Łazienki over the last three years thanks to a project co-financed from EU funds.

The Polish premiere of "Orlando", one of the best operas of George Frideric Handel, master of baroque music, will inaugurate the 1st Festival of Baroque Operas “Dramma per Musica”. Until 20 September, the audience will have the opportunity to attend operas and concerts featuring baroque music compositions in the Royal Theatre of the Old Orangery.

The play of lights and music, which revealed the fleeting beauty of the Royal Łazienki’s nature, could be watched on Saturday and on Sunday evening in front of the Palace of the Isle during “Out of the Darkness” jubilee shows. The production was set by Leszek Mądzik – a brilliant director and stage designer who, 45 years ago, founded the Fine Arts Stage at the Catholic University of Lublin.

The modernization of the Museum buildings and conservation of monuments as well as the enhancement of the cultural offer are changes which appealed the most to visitors of the Royal Łazienki – these are the findings of a survey conducted by sociologists in July in connection with the Sphere of Silence Festival. Most respondents pointed out at relaxation and walking as the main reasons for a visit to Łazienki.

The Festival of Light in the Royal Łazienki already opened! Visitors are invited to Oriental Concerts, the performance of the Beijing Opera, the shows of the Chinese calligraphy and tea making ceremony and also romantic strolls among colourful lanterns in the Chinese Garden. The Festival will last until 30 August when the Stage on Water will host the “Out of The Darkness” shows produced by Leszek Mądzik.

For me the Royal Łazienki are mainly a park, thus an organic whole – an eminent poster designer and graphic artist, Michał Batory, stated in his most recent interview for the “Duży Format” supplement to the “Gazeta Wyborcza” daily about the new logo of the Royal Łazienki. The work features a leaf turning into a crown – a leaf that was discovered and picked in Paris.

“Spacer po Warszawie” (Stroll around Warsaw) is the title of a film made in 1938 by Bogusław Magiera, in which the author showed the Royal Łazienki. Nature, flora and fauna of the former royal residence, architecture and visitors strolling in autumn time along the paths are the main topics of this short impressionistic work. Enjoy watching.

Royal Łazienki can proudly announce the award of quality certificate by TripAdvisor – the largest tourist Internet portal in the world. Łazienki are the tourist attraction number 1 in Warsaw following over two thousand positive reviews received from Internet users.

Beginning in July, Łazienki Królewskie are a member of the prestigious Association of European Royal Residences (ARRE). The ARRE disseminates knowledge about the European heritage and implements joint cultural projects.

By decision of the Minister of Culture, professor Małgorzata Omilanowska, the contract of Director Tadeusz Zielniewicz has been extended for another term as Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum. The Revitalisation Programme implemented in the Royal Łazienki since 2010 have enabled investments of over 130 million zlotys so far.

The Royal Sculpture Gallery already opened! During the preview, the plaster casts of Ancient sculptures of Laokoon Group were contemplated by, among others, the President of the Republic of Poland, Bronisław Komorowski, and his Wife, the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, professor Małgorzata Omilanowska as well as representatives of art, science and media. The official opening was accompanied by the “Pythian Oratorio” of the Gardzienice Theatre.

On 21 June, you are invited to celebrate the openning of Royal Sculpture Gallery. The most famous copies of sculptures of the ancient world: The Laocoön Group, Farnese Hercules, Farnese Flora, Belvedere Apollo, Meleager, are exhibited in the Old Orangery.

Sphere of Silence - Royal Łazienki Music Festival in the Royal Łazienki. The absence of certain sounds makes our auditory perception more sensitive and enables us to notice the sounds of low intensity - said festival initiator and director Ryszard Kubiak.