Zamek w Morawicy, Medieval castle ruins on Eagle's Nests Trail, Poland.
Zamek w Morawicy is a castle ruin on a hilltop near Krakow with stone walls dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. The site was later built over with a church and rectory constructed using stones salvaged from the original fortification.
The Toporczyk family established their residence here in the late 12th century before the Tęczyński family relocated their seat to Tenczyn Castle in 1319. This move marked a shift in the location's regional importance and left the fortress largely abandoned.
The Church of Saint Bartholomew marks how the community transformed the site after the fortress lost its military purpose. The building rises on the ruins of the medieval structure and defines how visitors experience the location today.
The site sits along the Eagle's Nests Trail and can be reached on foot, though the hilltop location requires good sense of direction. Visitors should wear suitable footwear and allow time to explore both the remaining stone walls and the current church structures.
Archaeological digs beneath the current rectory uncovered a network of underground passages linked to the medieval defense system. These hidden routes reveal how carefully the original fortress was designed for escape and protection.
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