Name: Będzin Castle
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Please check local regulations for: Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu "Góra Zamkowa"

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Location: Będzin, Będzin, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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1. Mieroszewski Palace in Będzin – Walk by the River loop from Stare Miasto

12.7km

03:13

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mieroszewski Palace in Będzin loop from Gzichów

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01:29

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Gerhard Mauerberger

May 4, 2024

The medieval Będzin Castle

is an example of a 14th-century fortified building. It was built during the reign of King Casimir the Great. The castle is located on a high embankment on the left bank of the Czarna Przemsza and was an important link in the defense system of Poland's western border against invasions from Silesia and the Czech Republic. The castle also ensured the security of water and land trade routes, among other things. Trade route from Silesia to Kraków. The complex houses one of the largest collections of weapons and armaments in Poland.

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Gerhard Mauerberger

May 4, 2024

Będzin Castle is an example of the narrowness of medieval stone castles. The thick and high walls form an imposing silhouette from the outside, but the remaining interior is rather modest. The palace is small on the inside, reminiscent of modern semi-detached houses with three staircases and two rooms per floor.

The round keep looks large and powerful from the outside, but the walls are so thick that there is literally no living space left.

The low entrance to the keep was carved into the base of the tower in modern times. You have to climb 57 steps to get to the original entrance.

This entrance was at a safe height and could only be reached from the outside via a ladder.

In case of danger, this ladder was pulled down.

There was no spiral staircase, of course. You had to climb ladders from one floor to the next. It was all very cramped and laborious.

Będzin Castle is a typical example of a medieval castle.

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Myrunningplace

September 18, 2022

Great place to walk. There is a place to spend an enjoyable day. We have a museum, restaurant and very interesting castle walls + a tower with a great view at our disposal. Góra Zamkowa is very well developed, including an interesting playground.

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Location: Będzin, Będzin, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Będzin Castle

1. Mieroszewski Palace in Będzin – Walk by the River loop from Stare Miasto

2. Mieroszewski Palace in Będzin loop from Gzichów

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