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Castle of the Dukes of Masovia in Ciechanów (Museum of the Masovian Nobility)

ul. Zamkowa 1, 06-400 Ciechanów, woj. mazowieckie

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Castle of the Dukes of Masovia in Ciechanów

Location and surroundings

The castle is located in Ciechanów (Masovian Voivodeship), at 1 Zamkowa Street, in the valley of the Łydynia River.

History

This brick Gothic castle was built at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries as a stronghold of the Dukes of Masovia, on low-lying, marshy ground. Its massive defensive walls with two turrets at the corners are characteristic. The castle served defensive and residential functions. Today it houses the Museum of the Masovian Nobility.

What to see

Defensive walls with turrets, the courtyard and modern exhibitions; audio guides on the history of the stronghold are available.

For whom

For those interested in the history of Masovia and Gothic architecture.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Museum exhibitions; audio guides on the castle's history

Season and hours

June-August 10:00-18:00; September-May 8:00-16:00. Open daily except Mondays and post-holiday days.

Getting there

The site is in Ciechanów, in the Łydynia valley; accessible by car.

Contact

  • Tel. 23 672 40 64
  • Website: muzeumciechanow.pl
Cost: Bilet normalny 15 zł / ulgowy 10 zł / rodzinny (2+3) 50 zł Visit duration: approx. 1 hour Seasonality: Open all year, except Mondays and post-holiday days Opening hours: Czerwiec-sierpień: 10:00-18:00; wrzesień-maj: 8:00-16:00

Kontakt

Source: https://muzeumciechanow.pl/zamek-ksiazat-mazowieckich/ ; https://muzeumciechanow.pl/godziny-otwarcia-ceny-biletow/ ; https://zamekwciechanowie.pl/cennik/