Książ Castle

Ksiaz Castle is one of the largest castles in Europe, the third largest

castle in Poland and the largest castle in Lower Silesia.

The castle was built between 1288-1292 under Bolko I the Strict. After numerous modifications and

reconstructions it has now over 400 rooms and is an unusual mix

of different styles

"Pearl of Silesia" because in this way the castle is often referred, is situated on a high rocky tip of in a

bend of Pełcznica river.

Lying in Książ Landscape Park and being an essential element of the Piast Castles Trail, Książ is a place visited by large numbers of Polish and

foreign tourists. It offers visitors numerous attractions, in addition to the majestic Castle and its impressive, richly decorated halls and

parlors, tourists can also enjoy the complex of terraced gardens of the palace and unusual

landscape of Great form of the castle and the excellent position, place it among the most

beautiful objects of its kind in Poland.

Książ means also the palace stables, which now house the world famous breeding of Silesian stallions and indoor riding area of 800 m² entirely built of larch wood. Castle and its surrounding areas are host of many

cultural events such as exhibitions, conferences, trade shows and balls.

Castle in Książ is worthy of a visit. It is very popular with tourists.

Interesting and mysterious places in the castle make it move in a

completely different time.