×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Monday
02
Mar 2026
weather symbol
Athens 12°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> Culture

Saxon Palace in Warsaw contains a secret 45-meter-long tunnel underneath its ruins (video)

That's LOTR-grade stuff!

Newsroom September 25 07:22

Tragically destroyed during the Nazi offensive in World War II, the 17th century Saxon Palace in Warsaw is a prominent historical site. Archaeological work being carried out at the site and its remnants have revealed the presence of a mysterious 45-meter (147.6 ft) long tunnel under the ruins of the old palace, which is a whopping 4 meters (13.1 ft) deep! The tunnel has been described as “the most mysterious place on Piłsudski Square in Warsaw”.

See Also:

>Related articles

A “shield” of protection over Cyprus from the “Centaur” and Aster 30 systems carried by Greek frigates – How they deter aerial attacks

The four Greek F-16 fighter jets sent by Athens have landed in Cyprus (video)

Iranian general directly threatens Cyprus: “We will launch as many missiles as necessary to force the Americans to leave”

German whistleblower finds DNA contamination up to 354 times recommended limit in BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine

Pałac Saski company spokesman Sławomir Kuliński explained to Science in Poland (PAP) , that the tunnel is not on any configuration or architectural plans they had, and is thus a complete surprise. In very good condition, he speculates that it was probably constructed in the early 1930s for the purpose of military intelligence. Digging through the rubble filling the passageway, they found coins, ornaments and pottery pieces.

Continue here: Ancient Origins

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#archaeology#castle#corridor#discovery#history#palace#poland#saxon#secret#Tunnel#video#warsaw#world
> More Culture

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

A “shield” of protection over Cyprus from the “Centaur” and Aster 30 systems carried by Greek frigates – How they deter aerial attacks

March 2, 2026

The four Greek F-16 fighter jets sent by Athens have landed in Cyprus (video)

March 2, 2026

Keir Starmer: British bases in Cyprus are not used by American bombers

March 2, 2026

Iranian general directly threatens Cyprus: “We will launch as many missiles as necessary to force the Americans to leave”

March 2, 2026

Court ruling bans classification of AfD as “confirmed far-right” in Germany

March 2, 2026

One-on-one briefings of political party leaders on the Middle East and Iran are being launched by Kyriakos Mitsotakis

March 2, 2026

St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church – Feeding the Homeless: Sunday, March 8

March 2, 2026

The great turmoil of the war, the stock markets and the shipowners, the banks enrage (even) Pierre, the National Bank sells to Allianz, dolmades are being sold

March 2, 2026
All News

> Culture

Brad Pitt’s “injured daughter” and the peak of the film’s production

"We have fallen in love with the landscape, the sea and the people", they tell Protothema.gr

February 26, 2026

Oliver Power Grant, founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, dies at 52

February 25, 2026

The 1st Athens International Literature Festival is coming

February 25, 2026

Strong backlash over actress who publicly insulted Eric Dane after his death: “Shame on you,” users write on social media

February 25, 2026

“I love it here” Brad Pitt’s exclusive statement to Protothema (updated)

February 25, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα