Krzyżtopór Castle
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Summary
Krzyżtopór Castle is a big castle that served as a medieval fortress and a palace. It was originally built by a Polish nobleman Krzysztof Ossoliński in 1644 in the village of Ujazd. Currently it is under restoration.
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Reasons to visit
- Although the renovation is ongoing, the castle is mostly ruined, which adds to the atmosphere during the visit.
- Many dungeons, bastions and a moat in the castle are well-preserved. Almost all of them can be visited.
- It is so large, that it is difficult not to get lost.
- As the castle does not have convenient access to roads or trains, relatively few tourists visit it.
- Some legends claim that under the ruins there is a hidden treasure of the Ossoliński family, guarded by the ghost of Krzysztof Baldwin Ossoliński.
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Frequently asked questions about Krzyżtopór Castle
Why is Krzyżtopór Castle worth visiting?
- Although the renovation is ongoing, the castle is mostly ruined, which adds to the atmosphere during the visit.
- Many dungeons, bastions and a moat in the castle are well-preserved. Almost all of them can be visited.
- It is so large, that it is difficult not to get lost.
- As the castle does not have convenient access to roads or trains, relatively few tourists visit it.
- Some legends claim that under the ruins there is a hidden treasure of the Ossoliński family, guarded by the ghost of Krzysztof Baldwin Ossoliński.
What other places worth visiting when traveling to Krzyżtopór Castle?
- Rzeszow
- Kielce
- Sandomierz
- Zemborzyckie
- Łańcut Castle
- JuraPark Bałtów
- Nałęczów
- Chęciny Castle
- Jaskinia Raj
- Swietokrzyski National Park