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Castle in Reszel

ul. Podzamcze 3, 11-440 Reszel, woj. warmińsko-mazurskie

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Castle in Reszel

Location and surroundings

The Gothic castle is located in Reszel (Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship), at ul. Podzamcze 3, in the historic town centre in Warmia.

History

The castle was erected in the Middle Ages as a stronghold of the bishops of Warmia. It served administrative and defensive functions within the Warmian dominion. The preserved castle structure with its tower is among the valuable examples of Gothic defensive architecture in the region. Today it houses, among other things, an art gallery and hotel and dining facilities.

What to see

The courtyard, the art gallery, the castle tower with a panorama of the town, and exhibitions.

Who it is for

For tourists visiting Warmia and lovers of Gothic castles.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Courtyard, art gallery, access to the viewing tower

Seasonality and hours

Open all year; ticket office in season (1 Jun-30 Sep) daily 9:00-20:00; in the period 1 Nov-28 Feb visits 9:00-19:00 (last entry 18:30). Current prices and hours should be confirmed on the site's website.

Getting there

The site is in the centre of Reszel; access by car.

Contact

  • Website: zamekreszel.pl
Cost: Admission to the castle grounds (art gallery, courtyard, tower): according to the facility's price list; prices should be confirmed on the facility's website Visit duration: approx. 1 hour Seasonality: Open all year; seasonal hours Opening hours: Ticket office in season (June 1-September 30) daily 9:00-20:00; off-season hours are shorter

Contact

Source: https://zamekreszel.pl/ ; https://zamekreszel.pl/cennik-i-godziny-zwiedzania ; https://reszel.muzeum.olsztyn.pl/