Czchów Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Czchów, Poland
The stone castle stands on a sandstone hill above the Dunajec River, featuring a cylindrical tower with a height of 20 meters and walls one meter thick.
The castle originated during King Wenceslaus II's reign around 1300 and served as a customs chamber controlling the trade route between Poland and Hungary through the Dunajec Valley.
The fortress functioned as an administrative center for the Czchów region, housing the municipal court and serving as the seat of local governance until 1772.
Visitors can access the tower from May to October under guide supervision, with entry sessions scheduled four times daily from Tuesday through Sunday.
The tower's upper section transitions from circular to octagonal shape, representing an architectural design pattern uncommon among Polish medieval fortifications.
Location: Czchów
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 49.83310,20.67720
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:46
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