Janowiec Castle, Janowiec, Poland

Janowiec Castle was most likely built by Mikołaj Firlej between 1508 and 1526, on a steep Vistulan hillside in Janowiec. It expanded by his son, Piotr, the Voivode of the Ruthenian Voivodeship. The bastion, used as a residence, was destroyed by the Swedish army in 1655 during The Deluge.

Although the following owners of the castle did their very best to rebuild the castle, the castle never managed to regain its former glory. In 1928, an archaeologist, Leon Kozłowski had taken over the castle, but his plans to reconstruct the castle were stopped by the Second World War. After the Second World War, the castle was left in its former state, being one of many private castles. In 1975, the castle was bought by the Nadwiślańskie Museum in Kazimierz Dolny in Poland.

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Castles and fortifications in Poland

Address

Lubelska 20, Janowiec, Poland

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Founded: 1508-1526
Category: Castles and fortifications in Poland

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Tomasz Janowski (17 months ago)
The castle is a great place to visit. They offer discounted prices for families which we did not get because "they do not sell them after 5". Feels like they try to scam some tourists.

ליהוא זיסברג (2 years ago)
A picturesque and interesting ruin of a castle with an interesting story, buildings that go back to the 16th century and a small museum and gift shop.

Gréta Prote Fausther (2 years ago)
The castle and surroundings are beautiful. Wine festival was wonderful. Traditional chords group playing. Food and art craft market. Plenty of space to sit down and relax on the grass.

Michał Kępowicz (5 years ago)
Great history of the place but the castle is rather in ruins, its reconstruction could make it a great tourist attraction.

jeny gonzalez (5 years ago)
I would love to go back We were lucky that a storm was nearby, but it didn't rain do we could take spectacular photos of the castle. Near by, there ate some charming houses and also a small park. You can see also some exhibition inside the castle and those housed near by Great to disconnect from the day by day. Many green areas around.

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