Krzyżtopór, Baroque castle in Ujazd, Poland.
The castle structure incorporates massive bastion fortifications with a pentagonal outline and circumferential walls rising to four floors around a central courtyard.
Construction of Krzyżtopór began in 1621 under Krzysztof Ossoliński and was completed in 1644, only to face severe damage during the Swedish invasion of 1655.
The castle name combines two Polish elements visible in its bas-relief: krzyż meaning cross and topór meaning axe, representing both Catholic faith and family heraldry.
Visitors can explore the castle ruins daily between April and October, with guided tours available in multiple languages through advance reservation.
The castle design reflects a calendar with 365 windows for days, 52 rooms for weeks, 12 halls for months, and 4 towers representing seasons of the year.
Location: Ujazd, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
Architects: Wawrzyniec Senes
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.71389,21.31056
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
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