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Castle in Tykocin

ul. Puchalskiego 3, 16-080 Tykocin, woj. podlaskie

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Castle in Tykocin

Location and surroundings

The castle is situated in Tykocin (Podlaskie Voivodeship), at ul. Puchalskiego 3, on the Narew River.

History

The castle in Tykocin has Renaissance origins; in the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth it served residential and defensive functions, as well as a treasury and an arsenal. Polish kings, among others, were associated with the place. After a period of destruction the castle was reconstructed and made available for visiting.

What to see

The castle cellars, an exhibition on the history of the castle, a collection of arms, a room with a tiled stove, and the prison tower.

Who it is for

For tourists visiting Podlasie and lovers of history.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Visits only with a guide (approx. 40 minutes)
  • Polish-speaking guide included in the ticket price
  • Cellars, museum exhibition, arms collection, prison tower

Seasonality and hours

Daily 11:00-17:00; from October to April Tue.-Sun. with entries on the hour 11:00-16:00.

Getting there

The site is in Tykocin on the Narew; access by car.

Contact

  • Tel. +48 85 718 73 72
  • Website: zamekwtykocinie.pl
Cost: Adults 21 PLN; children, youth up to 18 years old, pensioners and recipients of disability pensions 19 PLN; children up to 6 years old free Visit duration: approx. 40 minutes Seasonality: Open all year; seasonal hours Opening hours: Daily 11:00-17:00; from October to April Tue-Sun, entries on the hour 11:00-16:00

Contact

Source: https://zamekwtykocinie.pl/zwiedzanie/ ; https://zamekwtykocinie.pl/en/ ; https://www.nocowanie.pl/zamek_w_tykocinie,142004.html