Trzewlin Castle

Trzewlin is a castle ruin standing on a hilltop in Wielka Wieś. The structure originally consisted of three distinct sections: an upper castle made of stone with a square base measuring around 40 meters per side, a lower castle, and a fortified settlement, with a dry moat once surrounding the upper area.

The castle was built in the 14th century and changed hands, passing from the Białoniów family to the Wielowieyski family in the 15th century. It gradually fell into decay after the Swedish wars disrupted the region in the 17th century.

The hilltop carries a local name rooted in folk tales about unmarried women connected to the place. This naming reflects the popular stories that have grown around the site over generations.

The site is accessible by car, and a marked blue hiking trail from the market square in nearby Wojnicz leads to the ruins. The paths are relatively straightforward, but the terrain on the hilltop can be uneven and slippery, especially after rain.

The castle served as a refuge for royalty when King Sigismund I and Queen Bona sought shelter there in 1543 during an epidemic outbreak. This episode shows that the fortress was considered a secure retreat during times of crisis.