Melsztyn, Medieval castle ruins in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
The castle ruins stand on a hill above the Dunajec River, with remaining fragments of stone walls and a rectangular tower measuring 10.5 by 15 meters.
Spicymir, the castellan of Kraków, established the castle in 1347, which later became the residence of the Leliwites family until the early sixteenth century.
The castle transformed from a Gothic structure to Renaissance architecture during renovations initiated by Spytek Wawrzyniec Jordan around 1546.
The ruins are located 5 kilometers northwest of Zakliczyn and 25 kilometers southwest of Tarnów, accessible through the village of Melsztyn.
The castle met its end during the Bar Confederation in 1771 when Russian forces set fire to the structure after confronting Polish rebels.
Location: Gmina Zakliczyn
Website: http://zakliczyn.com/wioski/melsztyn.php
GPS coordinates: 49.87111,20.77083
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:05
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