Złotoryja - City of Gold
There are so many historical curiosities and attractions here that every, even the most fastidious amateur of old times will be satisfied to know even a modest part of them. We will not miss the truth by writing that even today every amateur of gold prospecting can come across it by combing nearby areas, which thanks to this wealth made Złotoryje now term “Capital of Polish Gold”.
Książ Castle
Visiting:
- Monday - Friday: 9:00-16:00
- Saturday - Sunday: 9:00-18:00
The castle is closed for visitors on:
- New Year - 01.01.
- First day of Easter (movable holidays)
- All Saints' Day - 1.11.
- The first day of Christmas - 25.12.
The price list can be seen here
DID YOU KNOW THAT...?
Książ Castle is the largest castle in Lower Silesia and one of the largest castles in Poland and in Europe. The structure built on a rocky promontory contains as many as 400 rooms.
In addition to the castle rooms, guests can also visit the mysterious basement of the castles, the palm house and the green terraces of the castle. Seeking a breathtaking experience, visitors will be able to take part in a spectacular event, during which the terraces will turn into a Ballroom full of flowers and multi-colored lights!
For brave guests who are not scary to darkness — an unforgettable night tour of the castle!
Source: Eagle Eye Drone
Książ Castle
Gryf Castle
Contact: gryfzamek@gmail.com
The current schedule for the opening of the castle can be found on the Facebook fanpage @zamekgryf
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The ruins of the castle are located on a volcanic cone. Going under the hill we pass the lower, medium and at the end the upper lock. In the ruins of the castle there is a place for a bonfire, which can be used by anyone.
Gryf Castle
Lomnica Palace
Opening hours:
- Tuesday — Sunday 11:00-17:00
PRICE LIST:
Individual:
- normal — 24 PLN
- school concession* — 9 PLN
- concession** — PLN 19
Family ticket 2+2:
- Family ticket 2+2 *** — 57 zł
Group Tickets:
- normal (from 10 pers.) — 19 PLN
- school concession* (from 15 pers.) — 6 PLN
- concession** (from 15 pers.) — 16 PLN
* school youth up to 18
** students, retirees, pensioners — upon presentation of ID
*** 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years
children under 6 years free
DID YOU KNOW THAT...?
The Palace in Lomnica is one of the most interesting attractions in our region. In addition to the traditional tour of many rooms, the multimedia exhibition “Three centuries of life in the Lomnica Palace” awaits visitors. Guests will learn in a modern and attractive way the amazing history of the palace and the people who inhabited the place in its glory days.
Lomnica Palace
Piast Castle in Jawor
Opening hours:
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 11:00 — 17:00
- Thursday 11:00 — 17:00
- Friday 11:00 — 17:00
- Saturday 11:00 — 17:00
- Sunday 11:00 — 17:00
VISITING THE CASTLE RUINS IS FREE
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The medieval Piast Castle in Jawor served as a prison for 300 years. In the past, it also served as a correctional institution and a psychiatric hospital. It is also said that in the 17th century the decoration of the castle library was the manuscript of Nicolaus Copernicus's work “On the Rotations of the Celestial Spheres”!
It is now possible to visit the exhibition hall with the entrance to the observation tower.
Piast Castle in Jawor
Lipy Castle
VISITING THE CASTLE RUINS IS FREE
We visit the castle on our own responsibility.
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Lipa Castle was most likely built at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. Today visitors have a unique opportunity to visit this castle located on a stone hill.
From the stories of some researchers it can be learned that this castle was the seat of the Knights Templar!
Lipy Castle
Chojnik Castle
Visiting:
The ruins are made available to tourists at times depending on the season:
- 10.00-16.00 (February-March)
- 10.00-17.00 (April-June)
- 10.00-18.00 (July-August)
- 10.00-17.00 (September-October)
- 10.00-16.00 (October-November)
ENTRANCE TO THE RUINS OF THE CASTLE FREE
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Chojnik Castle is a fortress located on a high hill that was never conquered. Castle lovers can admire the unique architecture of the building, while amateurs of hiking and breathtaking views will have a chance to admire an amazing view extending to the entire Krkonoše National Park and its surroundings.
Chojnik Castle
Grodno Castle
Visiting:
The property is open daily:
In the months of October to April:
- Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, last entry at 16:00,
- on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., last entrance at 17:00.
In the months of May to September:
- Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00, last entry at 17:00,
- on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., last entrance at 18:00.
Please note that the property is closed on Easter Sunday, 1st XI and 24-25 XII.
On working days, the first guided entry is at 9:40.
The ticket office closes one hour before the castle closes.
PRICE LIST:
- Normal — 24 PLN
- Reduced* — 19 zł
Audioguide (Polish, English, German, Czech):
Rental — 4 PLN/person + ticket free of charge.
Honored Charter of the Large Family:
Discount on the ticket — 2 PLN (does not apply to combined ticket)
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Grodno Castle is located on the top of the Choina mountain in the southern part of the Walbrzych Mountains. After completing the picturesque route, the only one in Poland, the Lviv Gate is shown in front of the visitors. It is in this place that the amazing history of the castle begins.
An interesting fact for tourists who want impressions — legends say that a treasure from the period of World War II is hidden inside the castle walls!
History of the Castle
Source: Eagle Eye drone
Grodno Castle
Wleń Castle (Lenno)
Visiting:
On holiday (July-June)
- daily: from 10 to 18
In high season (May-June and September-October)
- Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays (and public holidays): from 10 to 18
Low season (November-April):
- Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays (and public holidays): from 10 to 17
PRICE LIST:
- Normal ticket: 7 zł
- Reduced ticket: 5 zł
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Lenno Castle, which has been towering over the town of Wleń for nearly 850 years, is the oldest brick fortress in Lower Silesia. Two hiking trails lead from the town to the top, which are not a challenge even for inexperienced hikers. The best preserved element among the ruins of the castle is the tower, from which visitors have a wonderful view of the town located on the river Bóbr, the Jizera Mountains and Foothills, the Kaczawskie Foothills, as well as the vast panorama of the Giant Mountains.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfLLNEutWG0
Wleń Castle (Lenno)
Bolczów Castle
How to get there?
We recommend leaving the car in the parking lot at the Karpnice Pass (the price per night is 8 PLN) and take a walk through the forest towards the ruins. You have to count about an hour for a walk.
The area is open 24 hours a day.
Entrance to the ruins of the castle is free.
A picnic area is prepared in the ruins, where you can also make a bonfire..
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Bolczów Castle is one of the most interesting ruins located in the Krkonoše Mountains. To the walls of the castle, built after the end of the 14th century, leads a picturesque trail in the middle of the forest. Amateur hikers on the descent from the castle can go on a further hike. Its end will be the Cross Mountain, from which there are beautiful views.
Bolczów Castle
Czocha Castle
Daily sightseeing:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (July — August)
Entrance with animals to the castle grounds:
- Dogs must have a muzzle, in the case of smaller dogs — the muzzle does not apply.
- The possibility of visiting the castle with a dog — only on your hands.
The price list can be found here
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Czocha Castle is one of the most mysterious places and is considered one of the most haunted castles in Poland. Secret passages, the Well of the Unfaithful Wives and a network of corridors and many other unusual exhibitions await visitors!
Interestingly, Czocha Castle was hailed as Polish Hogwarts. Magic workshops for schools, LARPy and Summer School of Magic take place here periodically!
Czocha Castle
Świny Castle
Visiting:
from 1.04 to 31.10
from 12.00 - 6 p.m.
possible sightseeing at another date after appointment by telephone, at no.: 601-429-666
admission paid - tickets at the keynik - Bogdan Śmiechowski, Świny 34 tel. 601 429 666
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Świna Castle is one of the oldest Piast castles in Lower Silesia and the oldest private fortress in Poland. The hilltop fortress offers a beautiful view of the surrounding green areas.
The ruins of castles are located not far from the castle in Bolków, to which, according to legends, leads an underground tunnel connecting the two objects!
Source: Eagle Eye Drone
Świny Castle
Bolków Castle
Visiting:
- Monday - 9:00-15:30 (free admission, exhibition halls closed)
- Tuesday-Friday - 9:00 — 16:30 (cash register open)
- Saturday-Sunday - 9:00 — 17:30 (CASH REGISTER OPEN)
TICKET PRICES:
on working Mondays (!) Free admission (exhibition halls closed)
Other working days, Sundays, holidays and public holidays:
- normal 10 zł
- concessionary 5 zł
- Normal Large Family card 5 zł
- Large Family Reduced Card 2 zł
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Located on Castle Hill, the castle is one of the most picturesque places in Lower Silesia. The castle is not only a monument that you must visit while in our surroundings, but also an attractive place in terms of entertainment. It is here that the Castle Party with gothic music in the background, the Three Elements Travelers Festival and knightly tournaments take place periodically!
History of the Castle
Bolków Castle
XVII defensive walls
XVII defensive walls
Church of St. Jadwigia Silesia
Church of St. Jadwigia Silesia
Dolphin Fountain
Dolphin Fountain
City Center
City Center
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Miners' Fountain
Miners' Fountain
Gold Museum
The collections collected in the museum contain items from various fields: geological, bibliophile, numismatic and archaeological.
Opening hours:
Monday - closed
Tuesday - Saturday from 9.00-15.45
Sunday open from May to October, in other months closed.
Tickets: - Normal ticket: PLN 5, - Reduced ticket (school youth, pensioners) 3.50 PLN.
The last visitors enter 15 minutes before closing.
Gold Museum
Kowalska Baszta
The Kowalska Tower in Złotorya is one of the elements of the city's fortifications, it was built in the 14th century and protected the gate leading to the city. The 15th and 16th centuries the tower served as a prison, the entrance to it is located at a height of more than 6 meters, and the walls are almost 3 meters thick.
Kowalska Baszta
Aurelia mine
Aurelia mine
Grodziec Castle
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Sunday:
- From November to February 15 from 10:00 to 15:00;
- From February 16 to March 30 from 10:00 to 16:00 - weekends until 17:00;
- From April to October from 10:00 to 18:00.
Guided tour of the castle every Saturday and Sunday (March to November) at:
- 11:00am, 12:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
ADMISSION TO THE UPPER CASTLE
(courtyard, part of castle halls, cloisters, keep, taking pictures, etc.)
PRICE LIST:
- Normal ticket value: 15,00 zł
- Price of a reduced ticket: 10,00 zł
- Groups of pensioners (over 10 people): 12 PLN
- Organisation of a bonfire for groups - PLN 3 per person
(card payment option)
ADDITIONAL ATTRACTION - TORTURE TOOLS EXHIBITION
DID YOU KNOW THAT...?
Grodziec Castle is located on an extinct volcano. The lonely hill is located in the northern part of Kaczawskie Foothills and is visible from a long distance.
The bulkhead often hosts television and film crews. Within its walls were filmed the series Visors and Hoods, The Witcher, the films Fanny Hill, the Devil's Flower, also the theatrical performance Romeo and Juliet
Grodziec Castle
WHAT, THEN, WOULD IT BE NECESSARY TO KNOW WHEN COMING TO THE “GOLDEN HILLFORT”?
The lands on which Złotoryja lies according to historical records in the 10th century belonged to the Trzebowians — a West Slavic tribe from the Lechic group, whose settlement areas stretched between Nisa Szalona and Kaczawa.
Okay, but why is the name Złotoryja? The beginning of the current - final name of the city should be sought in the 12th century when gold mining was intensified on the initiative of Bolesław the High, which for diggers pulled from Germany due to small deposits was not the only occupation. A role was also cultivated and crafts were taken care of, and the settlement, which initially occupied the areas west of Kopacz, grew rapidly. The described colony then adopted the name Goldberg, which over time turned into Złotoryja.
THE OLDEST CITY IN POLAND
The year 1211 was a landmark for our city. At that time, we were the first in Poland to receive Mageburg city rights from the granting of Henryk the Bearded. Interestingly, in order to encourage potential new settlers coming to Złotorya, he used numerous errors, including exemptions from taxes, duties or offered wide powers in the field of hunting and fishing. The city then received the name"Aurum” (from Latin Gold)
Few cities in Lower Silesia can compare with Złotoryja in terms of tourist value. Among the wealth of attractions that the city offers, there are as many as 300 monuments. It is mandatory to see: the Blacksmith Tower, the Church of Saint Hedwig, the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Church of the Holy Cross, the former Franciscan monastery, the 14th-century ramparts, the complex of historic houses in the Old Town, the Town Hall and the Fountain of the Dolphins from the 17th century.
In the Gold Museum, visitors can see old mining tools and gold rinsing equipment, as well as a unique collection of minerals from the Lower Silesia region. The days when gold mining flourished in Złotorya is reminiscent of the “Aurelia” mine, and the old traditions come to life anew during the competition in flushing gold.
A separate mention should be made to Wolf Mountain. It used to be an active volcano towering above the city, and now there is a geological reserve here — you can enter the interior of the volcano and see stagnant columns of basalt lava and forms formed from fossilized volcanic ashes.
(source - https://www.staypoland.com/pl/zlotoryja.htm/)
SOMETHING FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS?
Złotoryja lies in a band of extinct volcanoes. You see so well! Volcanoes are in Poland and in Lower Silesia we have quite a lot of them. Among others, Wilcza Góra (in Złotorya itself), Eszrzyca, or Grodziec. You can find more information here: https://www.gorykaczawskie.pl/
WHAT INTERESTING HAS HAPPENED IN THE GOLDSMITH OVER THE YEARS?
In 1234, a Franciscan monastery was erected.
In 1332, Złotoryja, already under the reign of the king of Bohemia, received a monopoly on salt trade, which in those days was a very valuable and valued mineral.
In 1526 Złotoryja passed under the rule of the Habsburgs.
In 1553, a plague passed through the town, which reduced the numbers by half.
In 1742 Złotoryja entered the Prussian state and became the main textile centre.
On 15 October 1884 Złotoryja obtained a railway connection to Legnica.
In 1900, the first telephone was launched in the city.
On February 13, 1945, it was liberated from Nazi occupation. Since that year, the town has been called Złotoryja.
In 1945, in the vicinity of Złotorya, a manuscript of Pan Tadeusz was found stolen by the Nazis in Lviv, which then went to the Ossolineum in Wrocław.
In 1992, the Polish Brotherhood of Gold Diggers, which is active to the present day, was founded. This organization organizes the Polish Gold Flushing Championships annually.
Author of the text: Paweł Piątek
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