Imperial Castle in Wrocław, Medieval castle complex near Odra River in Wrocław, Poland.
The Imperial Castle in Wrocław was a fortified complex with five wings that enclosed three irregularly shaped courtyards. Three defensive towers stood at strategic positions to protect and oversee the buildings.
The castle originated in the mid-13th century from three monasteries and developed into a ducal residence. It later became the seat of Bohemian kings and Holy Roman emperors until 1659, when it passed to the Jesuits.
The name comes from its role as a residence for emperors and kings who stayed here during visits. Today this place remains closely connected to the Jesuit community that has taught and worked here for centuries.
The remaining parts of the original castle are now integrated into a Jesuit church in central Wrocław. Visitors can explore the sacred space and see how the historic structures were preserved within the modern religious setting.
Between 1688 and 1729, most original structures were demolished and replaced with academic buildings when the Jesuits transformed the site into a college. This radical remake meant that little of the original medieval architecture remained.
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