Castle in Grodziec

The castle rises 323 meters above sea level, featuring Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements with towers overlooking the Kaczawskie Foothills and western Sudetes.

First documented in a papal bull from Pope Adrian IV in 1155, the castle underwent transformation from wooden fortress to brick structure during Prince Henryk I's reign.

The castle holds regular medieval events where performers in period costumes demonstrate combat techniques, crafts, and customs from the Middle Ages.

Visitors can access the castle daily, with guided tours lasting 90 minutes and including access to towers, chambers, and fortification walls.

The castle reopening ceremony in 1908 drew Emperor Wilhelm II, marking the completion of renovations supervised by architect Bodo Ebhardt.

Location: Grodziec

Inception: 1580

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Elevation above the sea: 323 m

Part of: Castle and park complex in Grodziec

Address: ul. Dworska 1

GPS coordinates: 49.80303,18.86375

Latest update: May 15, 2025 09:02