Castle Tower
Description
The Castle Tower is a round stone structure standing about 20 meters tall with thick walls that narrow toward the top. Inside, wooden stairs and platforms lead to a viewing terrace that overlooks the Vistula River, neighboring castle ruins, and the surrounding landscape.
History
Built between the late 1200s and early 1300s under King Władysław Łokietek, the tower served as a watchtower over river traffic and reportedly held a prison dungeon. A larger castle complex was added decades later under King Casimir the Great to form a complete defensive system.
Culture
The tower takes its name from King Władysław Łokietek and reflects the importance of river trade in medieval times. Visitors can see how the landscape shaped trade routes that connected distant communities.
Practical
The entrance sits on the west side about 6 meters above ground and is reached by external wooden stairs leading to an arched doorway. Visiting is possible from May through October with longer hours, while winter access is limited to weekends, and weather conditions like storms may require temporary closures.
Did you know?
The tower's walls measure around 4 meters thick at the base and narrow significantly toward the top, a design that made it sturdy and hard to breach. The lowest level was a dark dungeon now closed to visitors, but its original stonework and the tapered walls remain visible and demonstrate medieval construction techniques.
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