Będzin Castle, Medieval castle in Będzin, Poland
The stone fortress stands on a hill above the Czarna Przemsza River with two towers, one cylindrical and one square, connected by defensive walls.
Built in the 14th century under King Casimir III the Great, the castle replaced an 11th-century wooden fortification destroyed during the Tatar invasion of 1241.
The Zagłębie Museum within the castle displays collections of medieval armaments, military artifacts, and historical exhibitions about the regional heritage of Będzin.
Visitors can explore three layers of preserved walls, connecting the main structure to remaining sections of the original city fortifications from medieval times.
In 1588, the castle served as a prison for Maximilian III of Austria following his defeat in the War of Polish Succession.
Location: Będzin
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Part of: Eagle's Nests, Obszar chronionego krajobrazu "Góra Zamkowa"
GPS coordinates: 50.32722,19.12914
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
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