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The Top 20 Castles in Poland

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Poland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 8, 2025

Fort Anioła (Angel's Fort)

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Castel Sant'Angelo, also called Fort Aniola, is a fortress and is located in Swinoujscie near the port on the Swine. The fortress was built in the years 1854-1858 and had …

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Chudów Castle

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A nice place to pass by on a way to Gliwice from south-east

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Wawel Royal Castle

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The Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow is one of the most important tourist attractions in Poland and a must-see for any history buff. For centuries, it was the seat of …

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Pszczyna Castle

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Castle in Pszczyna - a former magnate residence in Pszczyna (German: Pless) in Upper Silesia, which was built on the site of a defensive Gothic castle from the early 15th …

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Bobolice Castle

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There was a wooden castle as early as the 12th century. A stone castle was built under Casimir the Great, which was destroyed again as a result of the Second Northern War.

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Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle (Szczecin)

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The castle of the Pomeranian dukes was built by Duke Barnim III and expanded into a renaissance castle in the 16th century and is now used as a cultural center

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The Royal Castle in Warsaw

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The castle, which was destroyed in the Second World War, was rebuilt between 1971 and 1988 and, along with Warsaw's Old Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Wawel Castle

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A proud fortress with a very beautiful church (Coronation Church)

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Fort Anioła (Angel’s Castle)

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Fort Aniola, or Engelsburg, is an ancient fortification on the west bank of the Sweaf dating back to the 19th century (1854-1858). Because of its shape, it is called in …

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Fort Zachodni (West Fort) – Świnoujście

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A fortress built in 1861 to protect the Swine estuary from enemy attacks. Today a museum about the history of military fortification.

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Looking for the best castles somewhere else? Discover other guides in Poland:

The Top 20 Castles in Poland

Fort Anioła (Angel's Fort)

Chudów Castle

Wawel Royal Castle

Pszczyna Castle

Bobolice Castle

Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle (Szczecin)

The Royal Castle in Warsaw

Wawel Castle

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