Ciechanów Castle

Castle of the Masovian Dukes is a castle built in the fourteenth or fifteenth century. The castle is located in Ciechanów, Masovian Voivodeship, in Poland.[1]

Castle of the Masovian Dukes in Ciechanów
Castle of the Masovian Dukes in Ciechanów
LocationCiechanów, Masovian Voivodeship; in Poland
Coordinates52°53′05″N 20°37′10″E
Built14th/15th century
Architectural style(s)Gothic
Ciechanów Castle is located in Poland
Ciechanów Castle
Location of the Bolków Castle in Poland

History

The castle in Ciechanów was built on the turning point of the fourteenth and fifteenth century, with the assistance of Duke Janusz I. The towers located in the four corners of the castle's square formation help to defend the stronghold, and additional 10 metre high defensive walls. Due to dozens of reconstructions and expansions of the castle, the militaristic stronghold transformed into a royal residence.[2] In the fifteenth century, the castle was raised by an additional level and a raised courtyard. In 1547, the stronghold changed its function into an aristocratic residence. It was the last period of the stronghold's glory. After the Third Partition of Poland, the stronghold became part of Prussia, and was partially deconstructed for cheap building material. In 1818, the castle was owned by the House of Krasiński, in the twentieth century the castle was fully rebuilt.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Heritage Sites" (PDF). NID. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  2. "Kronika". Rycerze Ciechanów. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  3. "Rewitalizacja". Zamek Ciechanów. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
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