Rawa Mazowiecka Castle

Rawa Mazowiecka, Poland

Rawa Mazowiecka Castle is a Gothic style square formation castle located in the lowlands of the river Rawka and the river Rylka. Currently it is a renovated ruin.

According to the scriptures of Jan Długosz, the castle was built by Casimir III the Great, and the stronghold's function was to protect the southern borders of Masovia. Although reconstruction efforts have been raised by Franciszek Lanckoroński, the reconstruction was stopped, most likely due to the Partitions of Poland, after which the Prussian authorities ordered to deconstruct the ruins, only keeping the tower. The rest of the brick material was used for nearby housing. Currently the renovated tower is open to tourists, and the outline of the castle's former square formation has been reconstructed around the tower.

References:

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Castles and fortifications in Poland

Address

Zamkowa 3, Rawa Mazowiecka, Poland

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Poland

More Information

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User Reviews

rob rob (7 months ago)
Not much of it left.

Paweł Wojtkowski (2 years ago)
Super

Ehlhen thegreat (2 years ago)
Nice place to take photos!

TEAR DROP (3 years ago)
The best place to visit if you're adventurous

ליהוא זיסברג (3 years ago)
The partly rebuilt remains of a fortified compound from the 14th century.

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