Przeclaw Castle, Przecław, Poland

It is not known when the Przeclaw Renaissance palace was built. Originally, it was made of wood, and by 1578, belonged to the Ligeza family. In the late 16th century, it was purchased by the Koniecpolski family, which built a new, stone structure. In 1658, the castle was bought by Governor Wladyslaw Rey. The castle remained in the hands of the aristocratic Rey family until its confiscation by the communist regime in 1944. The Rey family had been active during the war in the anti-German underground movement Armia Krajowa and its organisation Tarcza Opieka providing shelter to fugitives, including Jews, and material support to the Polish Resistance. Armia Krajowa members and landowners being persecuted after the war by the communist regime, the Rey family had to go into exile to France. The palace has not been returned to its former owners and is currently a restaurant and a hotel and open to visitors.

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E C (6 months ago)
The castle is very nice, there is accommodation and a restaurant with a large room for weddings and other receptions. A beautiful, well-kept large park, lots of trees, birds singing, benches, free parking.

R. S. (16 months ago)
Just beautiful, fully restored inside and lush park. Must see.

Iwona M (2 years ago)
A beautifully restored castle. Visiting only on weekdays. It is important that there is such a possibility. Beautiful interiors. Carefully selected room furnishings. Well-kept park. Entrance to the area is free. Just a small note to the manager: no information at the main gate. Important information only at the front door to the castle. Possibility of accommodation in the building next to the castle. An interesting place for a walk and a moment of rest.

Maciek B (2 years ago)
A charming castle - at least from the outside, because the interior is unfortunately not available for sightseeing on weekends. On the palace grounds. There is a car park for several cars. The area around the castle is well-kept and very nice, but there are few paths, for a dozen or so minutes walk. The area around the palace loses its beauty a bit due to the ruins of an unfinished building located there.

Anna Kopacz (2 years ago)
It's nice in summer, lovely park, free admission only to the park. Good place for photos

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