Rawa Mazowiecka Castle, Medieval Gothic castle in Rawa Mazowiecka, Poland
Rawa Mazowiecka Castle sits where the Rawka and Rylka rivers meet, featuring an octagonal tower and stone-built defensive walls that date back centuries. The tower has been rebuilt and now contains an archaeological and historical exhibition open to visitors.
Duke Siemowit III commissioned the construction in the late 14th century to defend the southwestern Mazovian border. The fortress changed hands several times over the centuries and eventually fell into decline.
The castle functioned as a regional administrative center during the 16th century under King Sigismund II Augustus, serving the royal needs for collecting military resources. Today the remaining structures reflect how authority and governance were exercised in the Mazovian lands.
The reconstructed octagonal tower can be explored and contains displays about the castle's history and archaeology. The riverside location makes it pleasant to walk around the area after your visit.
The castle dungeons once held significant political prisoners, including a Swedish general and an archbishop from Riga. This role as a holding place for important detainees reveals how the fortress served purposes beyond simple military defense.
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