In the first three weeks since the annual opening of the display, which is located in palace gardens once belonging to King John III Sobieski, the number of visits increased by 15% compared to last year.
It is estimated that the total number of visitors since the light installation was first introduced in 2012 could exceed 3.5 million this year.
That makes the site – a staple in Warsaw’s winter scene – one of the most visited seasonal attractions in Europe, according to a company that helped launch the Royal Garden of Light project.
Research and consulting agency K Research found that more than half of Warsaw’s residents cannot imagine winter without this installation.
It is located in the grounds of a baroque palace, south of Warsaw and west of the Vistula river, that was established in the 17th century and survived Poland’s partitions as well as both World Wars.
Today the site is home to a museum and repository for the country’s artistic and royal heritage.
The Warsaw Royal Garden of Light was established with the help of Multidekor, a company providing city illumination services. The firm went on to introduce the project to other cities like London, with an installation in Kew Gardens.
While walking through glittering tunnels and marveling at twinkling trees, visitors can learn about the Sobieski royal family and the history of the area of Warsaw the palace is situated in through the interactive educational zones in the gardens.
