Top 5 Castles around powiat legnicki

Knight's castle built before 1317.

Beautiful, historic tower, part of the Piast Castle, 58.8 meters high, 253 steps high, magnificent views over the entire city of Legnica and far beyond (in good weather, as far as Sněžka)... definitely recommended 👌 🫶🤩

Ascent to the St. Peter's Tower, Piast Castle in Legnica

The Piast Castle in Legnica is one of the oldest and most important buildings in Poland, built in the 12th and 13th centuries by Bolesław I the Tall and Henry the Bearded.

The Piast Castle in Legnica (Zamek Piastowski w Legnicy) is one of the oldest surviving princely castles in Poland and a significant witness to the history of the Silesian Piast dynasty. Here's a comprehensive overview: 🏰 Historical Origin Built: Originally in the 12th century as a fortified castle under Bolesław I the High. Reconstruction into a castle: Transformed into a representative residence of the Piast dynasty in the 13th century under Henry the Bearded and his wife Hedwig of Silesia. Significance: Served for centuries as the seat of the Dukes of Legnica – a center of political power and cultural development. 🛕 Architecture & Features Style: A blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles, with Baroque additions. Towers: St. Peter's Tower and St. Paul's Tower – named after the patron saints of the neighboring cathedral. Courtyard: With arcades and Renaissance galleries reminiscent of Italian palazzi. Chapel: The palace chapel was founded by Hedwig of Silesia and is a place of religious worship. 📜 Historical Events Battle of Legnica (1241): After the death of Henry II in battle against the Mongols, the palace became a symbol of resistance. Reformation: In the 16th century, the palace became a center of Protestant education and administration. Prussian Period: After the Piast dynasty died out in 1675, the palace became Prussian property and served as an administrative building. 🏛️ Current Use Home to various cultural institutions, including the State Archives, the Copper Museum, and event spaces. Venue for exhibitions, concerts, and historical tours. Parts of the palace are open to the public, others are used for administrative purposes. 📍 Location & Surroundings Centrally located in Legnica's Old Town, close to the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, the Neptune Fountain, and the Market Square. Surrounded by historic town houses, the Modrzejewska Theater, and the Old Town Hall.

The most striking and dominant elements of the castle are its two towers: the Hedwig's Tower to the west and the Peter's Tower to the east (at the Glogau Gate Tower). The Peter's Tower can also be climbed for a beautiful view of the city.

In the castle's inner courtyard, there's a massive linden tree that makes optimal use of the space. Furthermore, the remains of the very old St. Lawrence Chapel were discovered here during excavations. These can be viewed in a museum pavilion. Those who want to save the entrance fee can take a look through the glass panes.

Above the small arch on the left side of the entrance is a relief of Duke Frederick II, and to the right above the large archway is a relief of his wife, Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Between them is the Silesian eagle.