Chudów Castle

Chudów Castle is a fortified structure in Poland with a square tower and thick stone walls originally surrounded by a defensive moat. The site sits within wetland terrain where excavations have uncovered medieval ceramic tiles used in heating systems.

The fortress was built around 1530 following a fire that destroyed an earlier wooden fortification, then functioned as a noble residence. This transition shows the shift from temporary defensive structures to permanent stone construction in the region.

The castle foundation organizes medieval fairs where visitors experience historical tournaments and battle reenactments on the castle grounds.

Best explored on foot, with sturdy shoes recommended due to the damp ground conditions around the site. A museum housed in the restored tower displays artifacts and findings from the archaeological work conducted there.

The surviving tower measures roughly 9 meters by 7.5 meters and combined living quarters with economic storage functions within its walls. This arrangement reveals how medieval lords integrated domestic life with the practical needs of managing their holdings.

Location: Chudów

GPS coordinates: 50.22380,18.77240

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41