The Secret Chambers of Poland’s Communist Regime – exhibition

Every castle holds a secret. For years, little was said about the luxurious apartments at the Royal Castle in Warsaw that were intended for foreign guests of the communist authorities. Although the project was never realized, its history reveals much about the political ambitions of Edward Gierek’s government. It also sheds light on the competing visions for the future of the Castle – a building of immense importance to Poles, which at the time was being rebuilt from the ruins of the war. Today, we tell the story of this little-known episode through an exhibition.