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Magnificent Ruin of Krzyztopor Castle Poland
Krzyżtopór Castle is considered one of the most impressive buildings of this type in Europe. The name of the castle in Ujazd is a cluster of two words: a cross (Krzyz) and an axe (Topor). Krzyżtopór Castle is, in fact, a palace with strong defensive features, surrounded by mighty bastion-type fortifications – the so-called “palazzo in Fortezza.” Few people know that the residence of Krzysztof Ossoliński was the largest palace complex in Europe until the famous French Versailles was built. This comparison should give an idea of the size and costs incurred to erect this object. The magnate fortified palace delights with architecture, stirs the imagination with an unusual form,…