Ryczów Castle, Medieval watchtower ruins in Ryczów, Poland.
The stone castle ruins stand on a limestone cliff within the Polish Jura Chain, featuring remnants of defensive walls and foundation structures.
King Casimir the Great ordered the construction of this watchtower in the 14th century to protect the western frontier of Poland from potential invasions.
The castle forms part of the Trail of Eagles Nests, connecting 25 medieval fortresses between Częstochowa and Kraków through limestone formations.
Access to the castle requires careful navigation of rocky terrain, and visitors should wear sturdy footwear when exploring the archaeological site.
Local inhabitants gradually dismantled sections of the castle over centuries, using its stone materials to construct houses in neighboring villages.
Location: Ryczów, Silesian Voivodeship
Part of: Eagle's Nests
GPS coordinates: 50.42760,19.60170
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:16
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