Polish Castles and Palaces

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by Madzika

here i can you find some pictures of old polish castels and palaces http://www.zamkipolskie.com/minigal/minigal.html
i have no idea if this link works but i hope it will
and here you have a sit in english about them http://en.zamki.pl/

And can I have a private question: why are you so interested in them I know Poland has a long and very difficult history but not many people from outside Poland are interested to know something about it. The most stupid question I was asked about Poland was from an american who asked me if there are polar bears in poland

Thanks for the links.

I like old castles and palaces from many countries. I think that each castle has a story to tell. I like to read about its history, architecture, decor, setting, scenery, etc. and I like to look at wonderfull pictures. Whenever I have the opportunity, I also visit old castles.:)

[magnik]

I don't know if these links was posted before but here you go

http://www.zamki-mazowsza.turystyka.net/html/index.html Castles of Masovia : go to Zamki (castles) , first are defensive castles ; second - defensive palaces; third - defensive manors.

More you can find here:
http://www.szlachta.org/2index.htm

[politikgirl]

Beautiful pictures - thanks for posting them. I'd love to go to Poland some day and see these beautiful palaces & castles.

[Vasaborg]

The Castle of Golub-Dobrzyn was the residence of Anna Vasa sister of King Zygmunt III. She remained a spinster, reputedly because of her ugly appearance. By ironic coincidence the Miss Poland beauty contests were held here !

[ortiz]

Lovely video of the exteriors and interiors of Malbork Castle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liXKnYed8XQ

[ortiz]

Originally Posted by Mandy

Built by royal order of the king, then rebuilt by the efforts of the nation, the Royal Castle in Warsaw was the seat of kings from the 17th century on. Totally destroyed during World War II, it has been restored to its former beauty during the 1970s, thanks to the generous donations of Poles and numerous Polish communities abroad. Now, as a splendid museum, it is open to the public.
Polish National Tourist Office

Yes, the Royal Castle is especially beautiful and lavish! I was amazed at the gold trimmings in the throne room and bedrooms...each room is exquisitely decorated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg0N6yoIrE4

[IloveCP]

I heard the world's largest castile is in this country but,I forgot what it was called.

[izabela84]

palace in my village :-)
http://regionwielkopolska.pl/pub/gal...ka-galeria.jpg

[MAfan]

What palace is it?

[IloveCP]

Very beautiful castile.You are very lucky to be living near one!

[izabela84]

This is palace in Posadowo (very small village near Nowy Tomysl), the posseessor was count Stanislas Łącki (he lived at the turn of the XIX and XX century). The beautiful three-storied palace stands ina splendid park. This park was known for many nice old yewtrees. In the picture this palace looks beautiful, but when you look closer, you can see that is simply ruin....
Inside:
http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-d3...2/DSCF1498.JPG
http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oC...2/DSCF1501.JPG
And I have only one old picture with yewtrees
http://zabytki.ocalicodzapomnienia.eu/galeria/1161.jpg

[CyrilVladisla]

1803 was the year in which the demolition of Malbork Castle stopped.

Wawel Castle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeBwFr4dQd0

[Lady Nimue]

A good update on current Poland. It's Rick Steves' travelogue with some excellent photography regarding historic sites. Poland is a beautiful country -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blg6CY4iYXI

[CyrilVladisla]

Darlowo Castle is located in Darlowo, Poland. The castle's construction began in 1351 in the reign of Duke Boguslaw V, a Pomeranian Duke.
http://www.flickr.net/photos/96972102@N00/10151823176

[theroyalfly]

"Schildau Castle" in Schildau (Wojanów) of the municipality of Mysłakowice (Zillerthal-Erdmannsdorf) in the county of Jeleniogórski in the Voivodeship of Lower Silesia.


**Carte postale du château de Schildau – Noblesse & Royautés

[CyrilVladisla]

Wilanow Palace in Warsaw, Poland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4WIfEB-TmQ

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by CyrilVladisla

Wilanow Palace in Warsaw, Poland

The palace was very badly damaged by the German following the Warsaw uprising but was rebuilt and restored in thew post war period

[Blog Real]

List of castles in Poland:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_castles_in_Poland

[CyrilVladisla]

Kornik Castle is located in Kornik, Poland. It was built by the Gorka family.
http://www.gettyimages.com/license/601448923