I've many cards from Poland but i'm always happy to get new ones from there. This is one is trully beautiful and that's a new castle card in my collection.
Foto: Anna Bedkowska-Karmelita
Ksiaz Castle, the Pearl of Lower Silesia, erected in the 13th century, is one
of the greatest visitor attractions in the region. Throughout the course of
history, this splendid castle had many owners. Between 1509 and 1941, the castle
was under the dominion of the mighty House of Hochbergs. The Hochbergs expanded
the castle and significantly contributed to its splendor. In 1941 the castle was
confiscated by the Nazis. Under their reign numerous historic chambers were
destroyed. The Nazis created a system of tunnels underneath the castle, which
the function still remains a mystery.
After the castle had been liberated, the demolition work initiated by the Nazis
was continued by the Red Army. In 1952 the renovation work was undertaken to
restore the Ksiaz Castle to its previous grandeur. Nowadays, visitors can admire
the majesty of numerous chambers, terraces and surrounding gardens. - in: http://www.poland.travel/en/castles-palaces/ksiaz-castle-the-pearl-of-lower-silesia/pdf-2
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