Żmigród Castle, Medieval fortress ruins in Żmigród, Poland
Żmigród Castle is a fortress ruin featuring a preserved Gothic tower. The four-story structure, constructed with Flemish bond brickwork and a quadrilateral base, now contains exhibition spaces and an observation deck for visitors.
First recorded in 1296, the castle served as a strategic stronghold for the Duchy of Głogów. It later came under the control of the Oleśnica principality.
The tower witnessed a pivotal gathering in 1813 when European leaders assembled to coordinate against Napoleon. This moment shaped how the place is remembered in the region's collective history.
Access to the tower is available following extensive restoration completed between 2007 and 2012. Wear sturdy shoes, as stairs connect the different levels inside.
The original German name Trachenberg means Dragon Mountain, derived from the site's location amid marshes and Barycz River floodplains. The landscape was always dominated by water and periodic inundation.
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