Never before or later in Polish architecture did the wealth of forms and details take on such a spectacular scale as in the Baroque era, when temples and palaces were designed with exceptional panache ...

Baroque architecture is closely entwined with the ... Typically both the interior and exterior of the building would follow a similar design, giving a sense of cohesion. Inside, bold colours ...

Its roots lay in the traditions of the Polish nobility and its influence can still be found today, particularly in some of the country’s best-loved architecture. But just why did the Baroque take off ...