The medieval castle in Będzin, partly reconstructed, is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Upper Silesia. Silesia is not just mines, smelters, and slag heaps. There are also castles and palaces to be found at every step. The castle in Będzin can be described as a pearl of Polish defensive architecture. History The castle in Będzin is a beautifully situated medieval stronghold built by Casimir the Great. The construction of the castle began in the mid-thirteenth century. The place was strategically important due to a significant trade route connecting Wrocław with Krakow.  The initiator of the construction of the fortress was probably the Krakow prince, Bolesław the Chaste. He first built…