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Krzyżtopór Castle in Ujazd

Ujazd 73, 27-570 Ujazd (pow. opatowski), woj. świętokrzyskie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Castles
  • Fortresses & Fortifications

Krzyżtopór Castle in Ujazd

Location and surroundings

The monumental ruins of the castle are located in Ujazd (Opatów county) in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. It is one of the largest and most impressive residential castles of the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

History

The castle was built in the 17th century as a palace residence of the palazzo in fortezza type for the Ossoliński family. The building was famous for its rich symbolic programme (including references to the calendar). Destroyed during the wars of the 17th and 18th centuries, it fell into ruin, yet remains one of the most impressive relics of residential architecture in Poland.

What to see

Extensive ruins with courtyards, bastions and remnants of chambers; thematic and night tours are also available.

Who is it for

For lovers of history, architecture and monumental ruins.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Tour of the ruins; educational packages and night tours available
  • It is worth setting aside at least 2-3 hours

Seasonality and hours

1 IV-31 VIII 8:00-20:00; 1 IX-31 X 8:00-18:00; 1 XI-28 II 8:00-16:00; III 8:00-18:00.

Getting there

The site is in Ujazd; a large, free car park for cars and coaches right in front of the entrance to the ruins.

Contact

  • Website: www.krzyztopor.org.pl
Cost: Bilet ulgowy 19 zł (wg cennika obiektu); ceny mogą się różnić sezonowo Visit duration: approx. 2-3 hours Seasonality: Open all year; seasonal hours Opening hours: 1 IV-31 VIII: 8:00-20:00; 1 IX-31 X: 8:00-18:00; 1 XI-28 II: 8:00-16:00; III: 8:00-18:00

Udogodnienia - atrakcje

  • Parking

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód

Kontakt

Source: https://www.krzyztopor.org.pl/ ; https://swietokrzyskie.travel/informator_turystyczny/zabytki/zamek_krzyztopor_w_ujezdzie ; https://www.nocowanie.pl/zamek_krzyztopor__ujazd,71832.html