Zamek Niedzica

[hollister]

Zamek Niedzica



Zamek Niedzica
Built on the shores of lake Czorsztynskie in 1350 by Hungarian J. Berzevici. In 1410 as part of a pledge by the Hungarians, Niedzica and the area of the Spisz was incorporated into Poland. In 1528 the owner, H. Laski sold the Niedzica holdings to the Hovaths of Palocsy. The Hovaths remodeled the castle into a renaissance style.

The Salomon family became the owners and held the castle until 1945. In 1946 Niedzica rocketed to worldwide attention when it was reveled that the newly discovered “Testament of the Incas” told of a huge fortune hidden in the castle. Tourist started flocking to the castle in search of the treasure.

It is said that the spirit of Brunhilda still inhabits the castle. An early owner sentenced the unfortunate Brunhilda to the dungeons for being quarrelsome.


Zamek Czorsztyn
The ruins of Castle Czorsztyn overlook lake Czorsztyn; built by Kazimierz the Great to guard the Polish - Hungarian trade route it. The Castle hosted several kings and queens among them Louis of Anjou of Hungary, Queen Jadwiga and Jan Kazimierz Vasa.

In the 14th c Zawisza the Black (Black Knight) held the castle. J. Baranowski extended the castle in the 16th c. In 1651 K. Napierski and S. Letowski, leaders of a peasant revolt, captured it. In 1795 the castle was struck by lightening and burnt.

In 1930 the castle was named a place of national culture and in 1994 was partially renovated and opened to the public

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[rdywenur]

Holly what does that sign stand for in the 1st photo. I have never seen this one. Ghosts!!!

[hollister]

rdywenur said:

Holly what does that sign stand for in the 1st photo. I have never seen this one. Ghosts!!!

Hope this explains it!

The castle, named like the river Dunajec, together with the Customs House and Granary are the historical setting in Niedzica. The castle was built ca. 1330 by Kokosz Berzewicza and protected the north Hungarian border. It was modified several times as can be seen in the pictures and models on show in the castle museum and was owned by several Hungarian families till 1945. From the ruins of WWII it was renovated to a museum with some rooms to be rent and a restaurant. One of the attractions is meeting the local ghost, as is explained on the special sign at the castle entry. So Beware!

My friend also explained that there was a very popular TV program that was filmed there about a couple of kids who were friends with the ghost and had all sorts of adventures.

[nancy]

The sign looks like Casper the Friendly Ghost, with a ball and chain !

Holly, wonderful pictures!!!

[Jaga]

Holly,

great pictures. These two castles: Niedzica and Czorsztyn - belong to the most frequently visited and the most famous in Poland. I was there in my childchood. Too long time ago to do pictures!