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Piast Castle in Racibórz

ul. Zamkowa 2, 47-400 Racibórz, woj. śląskie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Castles

Piast Castle in Racibórz

Location and surroundings

The castle is located in Racibórz at ul. Zamkowa 2, in the Silesian Voivodeship, near the Oder.

History

The castle has medieval origins and was associated with the Piast rulers of the Duchy of Racibórz. On its grounds the Gothic Chapel of St Thomas Becket from the 13th century has survived, known as the 'pearl of Silesian Gothic'. The complex also includes the ducal house and the malt house.

What to see

The Chapel of St Thomas Becket, the ducal house and the malt house with exhibitions.

Who is it for

For lovers of Gothic architecture and the history of Upper Silesia.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Guided tour of the ducal house and malt house (every full hour)
  • The Chapel of St Thomas Becket is accessible free of charge

Seasonality and hours

1 IV-30 IX Tue.-Sun. 10:00-18:00; 1 X-31 III Tue.-Fri. 9:00-16:00, Sat.-Sun. and holidays 10:00-18:00.

Getting there

The site is in Racibórz; nearby a Tourist Information Point in the malt house building.

Contact

  • Tel. +48 32 700 60 52
  • Website: zamekpiastowski.pl
Cost: Dom książęcy i słodownia: normalny 40 zł / ulgowy 20 zł; Kaplica św. Tomasza Becketa - wstęp bezpłatny Visit duration: approx. 1-1.5 hours Seasonality: Open all year; seasonal hours Opening hours: 1 IV-30 IX: wt.-nd. 10:00-18:00; 1 X-31 III: wt.-pt. 9:00-16:00, sob.-nd. i święta 10:00-18:00

Kontakt

Source: https://www.zamekpiastowski.pl/ ; https://www.zamekpiastowski.pl/o-muzeum/kontakt ; https://slaskie.travel/poi/515109