Oporów Castle, Oporów, Poland

Oporów Castle is built of bricks in the Gothic architectural style in between 1434–1449 in the village of Oporów The castle was raised by the Deputy Chancellor of Poland (1429-1434), and highly regarded religious leader Władysław Oporowski.

The first wooden stronghold located in Oporów was recorded in the fourteenth century. The castle is said to have been raised by Mikołaj Oporowski and his son Władysław Oporowski, a highly regarded political and religious leader in the Kingdom of Poland, which in 1428 took on the estate as his own. Up until the eighteenth century the castle was owned by several families: House of Sołołobów, Korzeniowski, Pociejów and the House Oborski. The residence had only once ever been hit by any sort of devastation - in 1657 the castle's top levels caught fire - however, all of the castle was reconstructed. In 1930 the castle was transferred to the Society of the Credit of Land in Warsaw (Polish: Towarzystwo Kredytowe Ziemskie w Warszawie). After World War II the castle was nationalised and reconstructed. In 1949 the castle began housing a museum.

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Jonathan Kent (2 years ago)
Such a beautiful place, must be visited…

Kuba Markowski (2 years ago)
Honestly, I wouldn’t say this is a must see. It’s a small castle similar to many other castles in Poland that don’t really have much of a history. Paintings are nice, as well as the furniture in gothic style. It’s nicely preserved and very clean. The whole unguided tour lasts maybe 15-20 minutes. Ticket for students/teachers costs 12PLN and 20PLN for adults. There is no tour guide. There are descriptions to every painting and furniture. The surrounding area is beautiful and well maintained too. It’s ok if your randomly cruise next to it, otherwise not worth the hustle. The staff is extremely nice and helpful.

joseph B (4 years ago)
Small castle with a moat and a museum inside that’s very affordable . Beautiful grounds to walk around, take pictures, and breath fresh air!

Mr RW (4 years ago)
Nice place in the middle of nothing. In winter looks especially charming as hunted house with many black birds in the park. Great !!

W RR (5 years ago)
Prime medieval castle off the track in pretty park

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