Top 8 Castles around gmina Lubin

Knight's castle built before 1317.

A sprawling castle with a striking, tall tower. The architect responsible for the reconstruction of the former complex and its present form was Count Dietrich von der Recke-Vollmerstein (1903), who also financed a steam locomotive that operated on the Polkowice–Rudna Gwizdanów railway line. The last owner of the castle was Baron von Mueffling, who left with his family shortly before the outbreak of war in January 1945. The castle is surrounded by numerous outbuildings, including a former distillery.

The castle in Jędrzychów, which at times served as a Protestant church, dates back to a fortress built in 1295 by Henry III, Duke of Głogów. The castle's vaulted chambers and traces of the moat survived into the early 21st century. In 1331, the building passed into the possession of Sigismund Christopher of Rottenberg. In 1361, Henry V decided to sell the castle along with Polkowice and Chobień. After Maciej Corwin captured Głogów in 1488, Jan II Żagański, the last Duke of Głogów-Żagań from the Piast dynasty, found refuge in the castle. The castle was destroyed again in the 17th century during the Thirty Years' War – on September 12, 1642, Austrian troops burned it down, and it was subsequently destroyed by the Swedes. It was not rebuilt. In 1744, the ruins came into the possession of Christian von Busse, who had a Protestant church built there in 1750.

Jędrzychów Castle – a detached complex dating from the 13th century, situated on a natural rocky hill in Jędrzychów, which at times served as an Evangelical church (1750-1945).

Ascent to the St. Peter's Tower, Piast Castle in Legnica

The Piast Castle in Legnica is one of the oldest and most important buildings in Poland, built in the 12th and 13th centuries by Bolesław I the Tall and Henry the Bearded.

The Piast Castle in Legnica (Zamek Piastowski w Legnicy) is one of the oldest surviving princely castles in Poland and a significant witness to the history of the Silesian Piast dynasty. Here's a comprehensive overview: 🏰 Historical Origin Built: Originally in the 12th century as a fortified castle under Bolesław I the High. Reconstruction into a castle: Transformed into a representative residence of the Piast dynasty in the 13th century under Henry the Bearded and his wife Hedwig of Silesia. Significance: Served for centuries as the seat of the Dukes of Legnica – a center of political power and cultural development. 🛕 Architecture & Features Style: A blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles, with Baroque additions. Towers: St. Peter's Tower and St. Paul's Tower – named after the patron saints of the neighboring cathedral. Courtyard: With arcades and Renaissance galleries reminiscent of Italian palazzi. Chapel: The palace chapel was founded by Hedwig of Silesia and is a place of religious worship. 📜 Historical Events Battle of Legnica (1241): After the death of Henry II in battle against the Mongols, the palace became a symbol of resistance. Reformation: In the 16th century, the palace became a center of Protestant education and administration. Prussian Period: After the Piast dynasty died out in 1675, the palace became Prussian property and served as an administrative building. 🏛️ Current Use Home to various cultural institutions, including the State Archives, the Copper Museum, and event spaces. Venue for exhibitions, concerts, and historical tours. Parts of the palace are open to the public, others are used for administrative purposes. 📍 Location & Surroundings Centrally located in Legnica's Old Town, close to the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, the Neptune Fountain, and the Market Square. Surrounded by historic town houses, the Modrzejewska Theater, and the Old Town Hall.

The most striking and dominant elements of the castle are its two towers: the Hedwig's Tower to the west and the Peter's Tower to the east (at the Glogau Gate Tower). The Peter's Tower can also be climbed for a beautiful view of the city.