Mirów Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Mirów, Poland
Mirów Castle is a castle ruin on a limestone hill in southern Poland, featuring two main sections: a trapezoidal upper fortress and a fortified lower section. These parts are connected by defensive walls that form a unified protective structure.
The structure was built in the 14th century during King Casimir the Great's reign to protect Poland's western border. It remained an active fortress until the late 18th century, when it was eventually abandoned.
The castle is part of the Eagles Nests Trail, a network of medieval fortresses perched on limestone cliffs across the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. Walking this route, visitors experience how these strongholds were positioned to protect the region and shaped the local landscape.
The site is currently closed to visitors for security reasons, though the exterior can be viewed year-round from outside the perimeter. The best views come from the surrounding trails and vantage points on the hillside.
The fortress features a distinctive five-story tower with wooden floor structures, linked to the eastern section by defensive walls. This tower demonstrates the engineering skill of its medieval builders.
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