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Castle in Będzin (Zagłębie Museum in Będzin)

ul. Zamkowa 1, 42-500 Będzin, woj. śląskie

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  • Castles

Castle in Będzin

Location and surroundings

The castle rises on Castle Hill above the Czarna Przemsza River in Będzin (Silesian Voivodeship), at ul. Zamkowa 1.

History

The masonry castle was built in the Middle Ages as part of the state border's defensive system, linked among others to the foundations of Casimir the Great. It served defensive functions, guarding the western border of the Kingdom of Poland. Today it is open to visitors as a branch of the Zagłębie Museum in Będzin.

What to see

The castle tower with a viewpoint, museum exhibitions; the museum also includes the Mieroszewski Palace and the revitalised Castle Hill.

Who is it for

For lovers of medieval strongholds and the history of the Zagłębie region.

Practical information

Visiting

  • The castle with the tower and (separately ticketed) the Mieroszewski Palace
  • Single and combined tickets

Seasonality and hours

Tue., Thu. 9:00-16:00; Fri. 8:00-16:00; Wed., Sat., Sun. 9:00-17:00; closed on Monday.

Getting there

Castle Hill in Będzin; the museum's main seat is in the Mieroszewski Palace (ul. Gzichowska 15).

Contact

  • Tel. 32 267 77 07 ext. 21
  • Website: muzeumzaglebia.pl
Cost: Zamek (lub Pałac) normalny 15 zł / ulgowy 10 zł; bilet łączony Zamek + Pałac 25/15 zł; wieża 5 zł Visit duration: approx. 1 hour Seasonality: Open all year, Tue.-Sun. (closed on Monday) Opening hours: Wt., czw. 9:00-16:00; pt. 8:00-16:00; śr., sob., nd. 9:00-17:00

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Source: https://muzeumzaglebia.pl/zwiedzanie/godziny-otwarcia ; https://muzeumzaglebia.pl/zwiedzanie/bilety ; https://slaskie.travel/poi/2608/zamek-w-bedzinie