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The Oldest Castle on the "Eagle's Nests" Trail
It was likely built on the site of an old wooden fortress to protect the kingdom's borders from Czech invasions. Its ruins reign among limestone rocks, situated against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes, it looks truly impressive!
- The paths around the castle are rocky, not suitable for strollers
- There is a vast meadow around the castle, perfect for relaxation or a family picnic
- Just about 1 kilometer away, there is another impressive castle, Bobolice, which can be reached by a path through a rocky ridge
Mirow Castle has appeared in many films: including 'Mr. Car' "Prague Secrets", the video clip for "Brave Merida" and in "Friend of a Merry Devil".
Mirow Castle - A Brief History
Mirow Castle was built around the 14th century next to the village of Mirow during the reign of King Casimir the Great. Over the centuries, the castle passed into the hands of successive knightly families. The castle suffered greatly during the Swedish Deluge, when a significant part of the walls was destroyed and over the years it fell into ruin. The fortress became a source of stone building material for the local residents, which accelerated its devastation. By the 19th century, the castle had lost its roofs and in many places the walls had collapsed. In 2006, the Lasecki family – the current owners of the castle – began preservation works aimed at saving this monument. Currently, conservation works are still ongoing at the castle, and partial reconstruction of the collapsed walls is also planned.
Route Connecting the Two Castles, Bobolice and Mirow
At a short distance of about 1.5 kilometers, there is another magnificent Jurassic fortress - Mirow Castle. You can walk from one castle to the other 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 Mirow and Bobolice
A beautiful bicycle route has been laid out from the town of Żarki to the castles of Mirow and Bobolice along the Mirowski Inn - this is one of the most beautiful sections of the "Eagle's Nests" cycling trail.
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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 "Eagle's Nests"?
These are medieval stone fortresses, usually built on the site of wooden groves, 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 - as we know from school, he found Poland wooden and left it stone. Interestingly, the funds for the stone expansion mainly came from the salt mines in Wieliczka and Bochnia, then called saltworks. Salt was a luxury item at that time, more valuable than gold, and the income from salt extraction constituted 1/3 of the entire Kingdom of Poland's treasury! Check out our knowledge-filled, interactive apps for kids:
King Casimir the Great Coloring Page - PDF to Download and Print
When visiting the Jurassic fortresses, it's worth telling children about King Casimir the Great - it was during his reign that the "Eagle's Nests" were built. Below we attach a pdf file of a coloring page that you can print on your home printer.
Publish Date: 2023-08-06
More in the Region Jura (Jura)
Total Length 122 km
