Potocki Palace - baroque palace, located at the Krakow suburb opposite the Presidential Palace surrounded by many historical monuments. Currently, the palace is the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

The original palace was built for the German noble family Denhoff in 1693 by the architect Giovanni Piola. In 1731 the building became the property of August Aleksander Czartoryski - Polish major general and a major political figure. In the early 1760s the family Czartoryski beginning repair work in the palace, during which the building has been increased in size, the design was remade in the style of late baroque and rococo. Above the palace worked famous architect Jakub Fontana. It was built outbuildings, two wings overlooking the street, a pavilion with a mansard roof. Between them guardhouse was built in 1763 with sculptures, made by Sebastian and Ian Redlerom Zeyselem. Luxury Rococo fence was created by renowned master Leandro Marconi. After the completion of all repairs, Czartoryski Palace has become one of the most luxurious residences in Warsaw.

In 1799, the palace became the property of Count and the President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Poland Stanislaw Potocki. In the 19th century the palace there were many important political figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1812, he lived in the palace, the French Ambassador Dominique Dufour de Pradt. Under Alexander Potocki Palace became partially leased. At various times it housed: a bookstore, studios, a gallery for art exhibitions, the headquarters of the Embassy of Sweden.

During the Second World War the palace Potocki was almost completely destroyed. In the postwar years, it was decided to restore the lost palace. The reconstruction lasted until the 1950s designed by Ian Zahvatovicha. Of the original parts of the palace, which could miraculously survived, remained guardhouse with sculptures of Sebastian Zeyselya and gates Leandro Marconi.