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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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Ogrodzieniec Castle In Poland
The Ogrodzieniec Castle is one of the most exciting strongholds on the Trail of the Eagles’ Nests. It is located in the Silesian Voivodeship in the small village of Podzamcze. The building was erected at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries on the initiative of King Casimir the Great. It is worth getting to know its fascinating history, legends associated with it, and then visit the ruins. History The beginnings of the Ogrodzieniec castle date back to the 12th century; the first fortifications of the Castle were made during the reign of King Boleslaw Krzywousty. However, the military border did not survive long. In 1241 stronghold was destroyed…
