The gardens of the Royal Castle in Warsaw over six hundred years. The shaping of social and political power

Recent systematic research on the gardens of Warsaw's Royal Castle, part of the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Warsaw, reveals their pivotal role in shaping social and political power over six centuries. The study highlights how these gardens evolved from medieval beginnings to become integral to the exercise of authority, reflecting broader historical dynamics. By analyzing archival records, archaeological evidence, and landscape features, the research reconstructs the gardens' transformation under successive regimes, offering new insights into their symbolic and functional significance in Polish history.

Szafrańska, M. (2018). The gardens of the Royal Castle in Warsaw over six hundred years. The shaping of social and political power. Studies in the History of Gardens & Designed Landscapes, 38(3), 198–229. https://doi.org/10.1080/14601176.2018.1436185