Mirów Castle

Książ Wielki, Poland

Mirów Castle was the residence of the House of Myszkowski. Designed and built in between 1585-1595 by Santi Gucci, by on order of the Bishop of Kraków Piotr Myszkowski. During the first quarter of the 18th century, the castle went into the hands of the Wielkopolski family, and was reconstructed in a Baroque style.

Currently the castle is housing the Wincenty Witos Institution and an Agricultural School. There is a museum in the castle.

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Founded: 1585-1595
Category: Castles and fortifications in Poland

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Uliana F. (2 years ago)
It's hard to be objective when you have a passion for medieval history. All the Polish castles of the Eagle's Nest group are beautiful and atmospheric, the Mirów Castle in its well-preserved original form is one of them.
Toffee' Trips (2 years ago)
Nice place, but the time ruins the building and people do nothing to save it...
anna afek (5 years ago)
The castle looks very nice and is located in a nice area. I wish it was a little less neglected, but still a cool place to visit. Unfortunately, since the castle was converted into a school, it can only be viewed from the outside.
AMADOU DIAKITE (5 years ago)
Nice place.
Urszula S. (6 years ago)
XVI century renesaince, residence palace, rebuild in XIX century in neoghotic style. The building now hosts a few different schools.
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