According to legend, this 14th century castle, like several others in the area, belonged to the Templars. The stories tell of crusades, great expeditions and kidnappings of princesses. The castle, which changed owners many times, was rebuilt into a baroque palace. Unfortunately, in the 19th century it was destroyed by the then owner who, in debt and overcome by the Templar treasure "fever", almost demolished it in search of the alleged wealth hidden in the walls of the building. When he found nothing, he set the mansion on fire, which led to its almost complete destruction.

The ruins of the castle from the 4th century, located in the palace and farm area among lush green trees and bushes, look extremely charming.

Next to the pond there is another object - the palace of the Magdelung family, which developed the lime industry in the area. The family owned this area until 1945. Then the property became the property of the State Treasury. From 1996 to 2001, the palace was almost completely rebuilt from its ashes, until the new owner reopened it as a restaurant and hotel complex.

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Location: gmina Gogolin, Krapkowice, Opole Voivodeship, Poland

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