Besiekiery Castle, Gothic castle ruins in Besiekiery, Poland.
The castle structure consists of surviving walls and a gate tower reaching 18 meters high, surrounded by a rectangular moat with rounded corners.
The castle originated around 1500, constructed by Nicholas Sokołowski as a defensive stronghold, featuring two-meter-thick walls and multiple residential chambers.
The castle name derives from ancient Scandinavian settlers, with 'Besiekr' referring to warriors who wore bear skins during the Piast dynasty period.
Visitors can access the castle ruins without entry fees and explore the grounds by crossing a wooden bridge installed during the 2007 conservation work.
The castle attracts nesting storks each year, making their homes atop the remaining medieval walls that stand against the Polish countryside landscape.
Location: Besiekiery
Inception: 15 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 52.15310,18.96490
Latest update: March 20, 2025 22:56
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