Chęciny Castle - Wikipedia
Chęciny Royal Castle was built in the late 13th century in Chęciny, Poland. It fell into ruin in the 18th century and remains in that state to this day.
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The Royal Castle in Chęciny was built on a rocky hill top (9367 mamsl) at the turn of XIII and XIV century. The first references to the castle appear in Władysław the Short’s document from the year 1306, in which he stated a confirmation for the entrustment of the castle, together with eleven villages, to a Bishop of Cracow, Jan Muskata ...
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uring the reign of King Władysław Jagiełło, that is in the late 14th or early 15th century, a harsh prison for the nobility was set up in Chęciny castle. Among those who served their sentences there was Andrius Algirdaitis (d. 1399), the king's step-brother, convicted of helping the Russian army to invade Lithuania.
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The Royal Castle in Chęciny was erected on the rocky hill on the initiative of Wenceslaus II, king of Poland and Bohemia. Interestingly, during the reign of Casimir, the Great castle became one of Poland’s most powerful fortresses.
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On top of the highest rocky mountain in the environs, known as Mt Zamkowa, stands a ruin of the Gothic Royal Castle of Chęciny. It was erected before 1306, and king Władysław Łokietek, bishop Jan Muskate, and king Władysław II are mentioned as its founders. The castle is an excellent example of medieval fortress situated on an elevation.
Chęciny - Royal Castle - Ancient and medieval architecture
In the light of recent archaeological research, the original, oldest castle from the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries consisted of a cylindrical tower located at the highest point of the hill, on the south-western side of its peak flattening. It was erected in the opus emplectum technique of local unworked stone, bonded with lime mortar.
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2020年4月23日 · The Royal Castle in Chęciny, because we are talking about it, invite you to visit! Worth to visit? As you can easily guess, the Royal Castle in Chęciny is located in the town of Chęciny. You can leave your car in the parking lot under the castle (on the opposite side of the city) or in Chęciny and go to the castle on foot.
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The Royal Castle in Chęciny . The construction of the fortress probably began around XIII/XIV century. Around this date the upper part of the castle, comprising of upper courtyard with housing unit and two rounded defensive towers was built. The …
Checiny Castle: A Historic Marvel in Świętokrzyskie
The Checiny Castle, a regal fortress in the heart of Poland’s Świętokrzyskie region, is a testament to medieval might and architectural prowess. Built in the late 13th century, this castle has been a witness to myriad historical events and transformations, from serving as a royal treasury to becoming a state prison.
Royal Castle in Chęciny - Geopark Świętokrzyski
The Royal Castle in Chęciny was erected on the crest of a rocky hill (367 m above sea level), at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. The castle is divided into two parts: the older (upper), stretching between two round bastilles, and the younger (lower), with an ogival gateway and a quadrilateral bastille, which was added in the 15th century.