Chudow Castle, Renaissance castle museum in Chudow, Poland
Chudow Castle is a stone and brick fortress with a rectangular layout featuring two residential buildings and a five-story tower ringed by a moat. The reconstructed tower serves as the museum's core and is accessed via a restored bridge.
The castle was built in the 1530s by nobleman Jan Saszowski of Gieraltowice, replacing an earlier wooden defensive tower at the same site. This shift from wood to stone reflects the region's increasing fortification during the Renaissance period.
The castle serves as a cultural meeting point where visitors can experience medieval markets and performances in August. The grounds blend historical atmosphere with contemporary activities, creating a space where tradition and present-day life intersect.
The museum displays archaeological finds from excavations throughout the reconstructed tower. Visitors should know that access is via the bridge and the tower involves climbing several flights of stairs.
Near the castle grows Poland's oldest white poplar tree, named Tekla, with a hollow interior. The inside of this ancient tree has been creatively designed to resemble Winnie the Pooh's home.
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