Castles

Fortified defensive structures that were built since the Middle Ages as the residences of rulers, knights and aristocrats. They were both administrative centers and shelters in times of war. They were most often built on hills or near rivers to increase their strategic importance. Characteristic elements of castles were defensive walls, watchtowers, gates and a moat, and inside there was the owner's residence, a chapel and farm buildings.

Lublin Castle 01/08/2025

Lublin Castle is a structure whose origins date back to the 12th century, when a wooden and earthen stronghold was built on the hill. In the 13th century, a brick defensive and residential tower (donjon) was erected, which is the oldest surviving part of the complex. In the 14th century, during the reign of King Casimir the Great, additional walls and the Gothic Holy Trinity Church were constructed, serving as the royal chapel. Funded by King Władysław Jagiełło, the chapel’s

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Kliczków Castle – Kliczków, Lower Silesia, Poland

Kliczków Castle 01/05/2025

Kliczków Castle is an extraordinary residence with a centuries-old history, picturesquely situated among the Lower Silesian Forests on the banks of the Kwisa River. Its origins date back to 1297, when it was erected at the initiative of Bolek I the Strict, Duke of Świdnica-Jawor, as a fortified border watchtower. It was intended to serve a defensive function, protecting the duchy from threats coming from Lusatia. The early Gothic structure, built...

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Klis Fortress 01/04/2025

Klis Fortress is an impressive fortress located in Croatia, near Split, on Klis Hill. This castle has a long history, dating back to...

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Kamerlengo Fortress 01/03/2025

Kamerlengo Fortress is an impressive medieval fortress located in the Croatian city of Trogir, on the Adriatic Sea. It was built by the Venetians in the 15th...

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