Siedlęcin Tower, Gothic tower in Siedlęcin, Poland.
The Siedlęcin Tower is a stone defensive structure standing about 33 meters high beside the Bobr River with multiple floors. Each level is separated by wooden beam ceilings and connected through internal staircases.
The tower was built between 1313 and 1315 by order of Henry I of Jawor as a defensive structure to monitor the trade route between Jelenia Góra and Wleń. Its design combined military and residential functions from the start.
The second floor features a great hall with medieval frescoes showing scenes from Sir Lancelot's life, representing the oldest secular wall paintings in Poland. These paintings offer a window into what stories and subjects mattered to the nobility of that time.
The tower welcomes visitors daily with varying hours depending on the season, so check ahead before visiting. The interior staircases are steep and narrow, so wear comfortable shoes for climbing the multiple levels.
The tower preserves original wooden ceiling beams from the 14th century that reveal construction techniques of that era. These authentic structural elements show how medieval builders approached durability and structural design.
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