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Nowy Wisnicz Castle Poland
What attracts crowds of tourists in Nowy Wiśnicz is undoubtedly an impressive castle, rising on a forested hill above the city. This Baroque-Renaissance residence of the magnate families impresses with its beautiful architecture and excellent condition. History The castle in Wiśnicz was built around the mid-fourteenth century, probably at the initiative of Jan Kmita. Jan of the Szreniawa coat of arms built a small castle with one tower, surrounded by a palisade and an earth embankment. After 1516, Piotr Kmita, the most significant representative of this family and expanded the castle. All residential wings were raised by one floor, and a fourth corner tower, or rather an artillery bastion, was…
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Goluchow Castle in Poland
The Gołuchów Castle is a real gem in Poland, which must be visited. An ideal place for a family weekend outing. The castle and park complex in Goluchow is today considered to be the most beautiful in Poland, and at the same time, it is still undiscovered for mass tourism. History The Gołuchów Castle is a must-see when visiting that region of Greater Poland. It is a building with over 400 years of history. Around 1560, the defensive court was built by voivode Rafał Leszczyński. Then his son Wacław transformed the building into a magnate residence. The most significant events in the history of the castle took place in the…
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Lidzbark Warmiński Castle
The castle in Lidzbark Warmiński is one of the finest and best-preserved defensive structures from the Middle Ages in Poland. The architecture and decoration of the monument have high artistic values. The impressive red brick building is located in the city center and is the identity of Lidzbark Waramiński. History The castle is settled in the heart of Lidzbark Warmiński, a city known for centuries as the Pearl of Warmia. The monumental building consists of a Gothic castle and an outer ward with a baroque palace. Lidzbark was the seat of the Warmian bishops from the mid-fourteenth century after moving it from Orneta. The construction of the defensive structure began…
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Kornik Castle in Poland
Kórnik is a small town in Greater Poland Voivodeship, located about 20 km south-east from Poznań. The main tourist attraction here is a neo-Gothic castle surrounded by a picturesque park. The castle is situated in the lowland near Lake Kórnickie and is surrounded by a still irrigated moat. History The original stronghold was built here in the first half of the 14th century on the initiative of the members of the powerful Górków family. In the 16th century, the former stronghold was rebuilt into a representative Renaissance residence. In the second half of the 17th century, the castle became the property of the Działyński family. Less than a century later,…
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The Pomeranian Dukes Castle in Szczecin
The Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle in Szczecin is an example of Renaissance architecture. This is the historic seat of the Gryfit family, rulers of the Pomerania. Once a wooden Slavic stronghold, today, after many transformations, a perfect example of the simplicity and harmony of the Renaissance style. The Szczecin castle has great historical value, but at the same time, it can offer many modern attractions. History The Renaissance Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle was built on the hill. In 1124, Prince Warcisław I made the first stone building in the northern part of the hill, i.e., the prince’s house. In 1235 prince Barnim I decided to move the capital of the West Pomeranian…
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Lancut Castle in Poland
Łańcut Castle is one of the most beautiful aristocratic residences in Poland. It is famous for its excellent residential interiors and a fascinating collection of horse-drawn vehicles – one of the largest in Poland. The palace complex is surrounded by an old, picturesque English-style park. History The history of the Łańcut Castle dates back to the 16th century when the Pilecki family erected the first defensive tower in this place. In the 17th century, the Stadnicki family rebuilt it, but Łańcut gained real significance in the 17th century during the Lubomirski reign. By order of Stanisław Lubomirski, bastion fortifications were added to the castle (1629-1642), and the building became the…
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Bobolice Castle in Poland
Castle lovers should definitely visit Bobolice Castle because this 14-century object is unique, so it would be worth checking what it offers. The castle is located in the Silesian Voivodeship just 25 minutes from the other stunning castle in Ogrodzieniec. It was built by King Casimir the Great, who left behind many castles all over Poland. For several years now, we can admire a beautifully restored medieval castle. History The Bobolice stronghold was part of the entire defense system so-called Eagles’ Nests, intended to protect the western border of the Polish state. In 1370 the castle fell into the hands of the Opole prince – Władysław Opolczyk, who later rented…
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Pieskowa Skala Castle in Poland
Pieskowa Skała Castle in the Krakow-Czestochowa Upland is a real architectural gem, located in the Ojców National Park. The Renaissance castle welcomes all tourists and captivates with its beauty. The building was created as a part of the fortification chain called Nest Trails, protecting the trade route from Krakow to Silesia. Currently, it is one of the few well-preserved monuments of Renaissance architecture in Poland. History The first mention of this stronghold dates from 1315 and appears in a document signed by Władysław Łokietek, in which the German name Peskenstein of the castle comes out. Probably it is a fortification erected by Henry the Bearded to protect the road connecting…
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Krasiczyn Castle in Poland
On the eastern border of Poland, in a quiet village, just a few kilometers from Przemysl lies probably the most beautiful noble residence in Poland. A real pearl of architecture is surrounded by the idyllic and picturesque landscape of the region. The object is not only beautiful but also important from a historical point of view; it witnessed and participated in many tragic events in this part of Europe. History The Castle was built at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries. The Castle was the property of the Krasicki family, one of the most powerful Polish magnates. Marcin Krasicki, in the 17th century, gave it a magnificent appearance,…
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Kliczkow Castle in Poland
Kliczków Castle is one of the architectural gems in Lower Silesia located around 136 km from Wroclaw. Neo-Renaissance and neo-Gothic buildings around two picturesque courtyards are one of the larger castle complexes in this province. Kliczków castle, with an unusually rich history, also captivates with its condition. Carefully restored interiors invite to explore. The castle attracts not only tourists and history lovers but also hotel guests – inside you can spend the night with your loved one. History It all began with the prince of Świdnica, Bolek I The Strict, who commissioned the construction of a defensive castle. Interestingly, originally the building was located on an island surrounded by wetlands.…
