Dobczyce Castle, Dobczyce, Poland

Dobczyce Castle was first mentioned in written sources in 1362, but had been fortified since 1311. In the time of Casimir III the Great, the walls were from 5 to 9 meters thick, and the castle was a fortified stronghold. In 1398, the castle was the abode of King Władysław II Jagiełło and his wife Jadwiga. In 1473, for several months, Prince Casimir stayed here after returning from an unsuccessful expedition.

The Lubomirski family, who ruled the castle from 1585, rebuilt the Gothic fortress into a Renaissance residence in the years 1593-1594. The clocktower, chapel and fountain were added. By 1620 the castle had 70 rooms and 3 towers. In the 1960s the site was extensively excavated.

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Michael Shapira (9 months ago)
Except the lake view and the dumb, there is literally not a lot to see. In Wikipedia they mentioned that it was the castle with 70 rooms and 3 towers. Now you can enter 4 rooms and no towers at all. Near the castle there are several authentic houses with day to day equipment of the civilians from the beginning of the 20th century . Family of four people 35 zloti.

Amita Banerjee (9 months ago)
A local treasure about a 30 minute drive from the Salt Mines. We went with another family and the children love exploring the castle and took advantage of all the great views. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the castle was a unique find.

Maria Thoma (11 months ago)
The castle itself isn't very impressive, but if you consider the surrounding area, visiting it is totally worth it. The view is just breathtaking, and on top of that, the area is ideal for walking. Especially if you are somewhere nearby, then it is not to be missed. (Photos of the castle, castle's view and one of the exhibitions)

Niall Keenan (11 months ago)
Visited on May 2nd. Nice castle, well thought out exhibits. Small skansen beside it included in the 15zl entry. There’s a dam beside it that is good for walking with nice views of the lake and surrounding area. Word of warning is the walk from the main car park has a lot of steps and isn’t great for buggies.

Aashish Aggarwal (14 months ago)
This is one of the best places to visit near Krakow. Very relaxing place with nice views. You can have a picnic, sit, and enjoy a relaxing time with your friends and family. You can have a good view from the dam, the castle is currently closed for renovations. There's a very good route if you want to go for a walk or a little trek. Public transport: Krakow --> Wieliczka--> Dobczyce Castle (A8 bus).

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