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Castle of the Dukes of Masovia in Czersk

ul. Zamkowa, 05-530 Czersk (pow. piaseczyński), woj. mazowieckie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Castles

Castle of the Dukes of Masovia in Czersk

Location and surroundings

The castle ruins are located in Czersk (Góra Kalwaria municipality, Piaseczno County, Masovian Voivodeship), about 45 km from the centre of Warsaw, overlooking the Vistula valley.

History

Czersk was one of the main centres of the Dukes of Masovia. This brick Gothic castle was built here in the Middle Ages as a seat of ducal power and part of the defensive system. After the capital of Masovia was moved to Warsaw, the importance of Czersk declined and the castle gradually fell into ruin.

What to see

The preserved towers and defensive walls, gates and courtyard; the towers offer views of the surrounding area.

For whom

For lovers of medieval strongholds and the history of Masovia.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Tour of the ruins with access to the towers
  • Mondays (except winter) admission 2 PLN

Season and hours

Nov-Feb 10:00-15:00 (closed Mon); Mar and Oct 10:00-17:00; Apr and Sep 10:00-18:00; May-Aug 10:00-20:00. Closed on, among others, 1 and 6 January, Easter Sunday, 1 November, 24-26 and 31 December.

Getting there

The site is in Czersk, about 45 km from Warsaw (via Góra Kalwaria); accessible by car.

Contact

  • Website: zamekczersk.pl
Cost: Wt.-nd. (poza weekendem letnim) normalny 16 zł / ulgowy 11 zł; weekendy (1 V-30 IX) 18/13 zł; poniedziałek 2 zł Visit duration: approx. 1 hour Seasonality: Open all year; seasonal hours Opening hours: XI-II 10:00-15:00 (pon. nieczynne); III i X 10:00-17:00; IV i IX 10:00-18:00; V-VIII 10:00-20:00

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód

Kontakt

Source: https://zamekczersk.pl/en ; https://www.national-geographic.pl/traveler/kierunki/zamek-w-czersku-opis-zwiedzanie-bilety-i-dojazd-historia-obiektu/ ; https://www.nocowanie.pl/zamek_w_czersku,71865.html