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Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Książ Castle

Lower Silesian Voivodeship

powiat wałbrzyski

Wałbrzych

Książ Castle

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Książ Castle

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Location: Wałbrzych, powiat wałbrzyski, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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PeterStar

December 11, 2021

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Has about 500 meters
the underground guide route.

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Darek

September 29, 2024

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Książ Castle (German: originally Vorstinburg, then Fürstenstein, and in the years 1945–1947 "Książno"). It was built in the years 1288–1292, probably on the site of a former wooden stronghold destroyed in 1263. The building has over 400 rooms, and approximately 600 including utility rooms.

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Grey Goat

June 8, 2025

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Beautiful place. Must visit

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Elevation 390 m

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Friday 5 June

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Location: Wałbrzych, powiat wałbrzyski, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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