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Located on a steep, rocky hill, the castle in Bobolice was just a ruin a few decades ago, similar to many others on the 'Eagles' Nests' trail. Today, it is undoubtedly a beautiful building and one of the most attractive castles of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, although its reconstruction has sparked many controversies among historians and enthusiasts!
- Rooms and an on-site museum are available for tourists
- There is a large scenic meadow under the castle, perfect for resting or a family picnic
- Just 1km away is another castle in Mirow, a rocky path connects both castles, the walk takes about half an hour
Castle in Bobolice - A Brief History
The royal castle in Bobolice, like most of the Jurassic strongholds, was built during the reign of the Polish king, Casimir the Great. The castle was meant to protect the kingdom's border from invasions from Silesia. During the Swedish invasion, in 1657, the Swedes destroyed the castle so badly that when King Jan III Sobieski stopped at the castle in Bobolice on his way to Krakow, his entourage had to sleep in tents.
Despite attempts to save the castle, it fell into further ruin. In the 19th century, a treasure was found in the castle's basement, which led to even more damage. After the Second World War, the castle walls were partially dismantled and used to build a road connecting Bobolice with Mirow.
The Castle in Bobolice - A Polish Disneyland?
The reconstruction of the castle was undertaken by the Lasecki family – the current owners. With the help of Polish scientists and experts, archaeological, conservation, and construction works were carried out. The castle's shape was reconstructed based on the preserved ruins, as no engravings or plans of the castle's former appearance were preserved. Only traditional materials (mainly limestone) were used in the construction, and a special mortar was also developed. However, the reconstructed castle evokes mixed opinions: from admiration to criticism - it is jokingly called the Polish Disneyland or a poor imitation of a monument.
But would decaying and abandoned ruins look better? Judge for yourself!
The Route Connecting the Two Castles - Bobolice and Mirow
At a short distance of about 1.5 kilometers, there is another impressive Jurassic stronghold - the castle in Mirow. You can walk from one castle to another along a path leading through limestone rocks, known as the Mirowska Ridge. The walk between the castles takes about half an hour.
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Route connecting two castles Mirów - Bobolice
From Żarki to the Castles of Mirów and Bobolice
From the town of Żarki, a beautiful cycle path has been set up to the castles of Mirów and Bobolice, running along the Mirowski Inn - this is one of the most beautiful parts of the 'Eagles' Nests' cycling route.
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From Żarki to the castles of Mirów and Bobolice - a beautiful section of the 'Eagles' Nests' bike trail
What are the 'Eagles' Nests'?
This is a system of medieval castles, usually built on the site of wooden forts, designed to defend the borders of the Kingdom of Poland and trade routes. The castles were built during the reign of King Casimir the Great, who was often their founder. Interestingly, the funds for the brick expansion mainly came from the then salt mines in Wieliczka and Bochnia, which were then called salt works. Salt was a luxury item at the time, more valuable than gold, and the income from salt mining constituted 1/3 of the treasury of the entire Kingdom of Poland!
The Krakow-Częstochowa Upland and 'Eagles' Nests' Castles - PDF Coloring Pages to Download and Print
When visiting the Jurassic strongholds, it's worth telling children about King Casimir the Great - it was during his reign that the 'Eagles' Nests' were built. Below we attach a PDF coloring file, which you can print on your home printer.
Publish Date: 2023-08-06
More in the Region Jura (Jura)
Total Length 122 km
