AUGUSTAS & BARBORA

Romantic, flowery ambience in this café celebrating the love affairs of Sigismund II Augustus (last king of Poland from the Lithuanian Jagellon dynasty) and Barbara Radziwiłł, a wealthy local noblewoman; their love affairs caused a scandal because their relationship is said to have begun while both were married. Widowed early, they secretly married, but Barbara died after being recognized as Queen of Poland. The story has inspired many artists... and this café. Come and enjoy the delicious pastries with a coffee or cocktail under a ceiling of roses.