Tropsztyn Castle, Wytrzyszczka, Poland

The Tropsztyn Castle was probably built in the early 13th century by the Ośmioróg family. It was first mentioned in 1231, and remained in the hands of the family for 300 years. In 1535, following a royal order, Tropsztyn was handed to the castellan of Sandomierz, Piotr Kmita. Some time in the second half of the 16th century, it probably became the seat of highwaymen, as it was partially destroyed in 1574 by the owners of Rożnów, due to the “assaults, organized from the castle”. By 1608, Tropsztyn, which belonged to the Zborowski family, already was described as a ruin.

First archaeological works were carried out here in 1863 by a Nowy Sącz historian Szczęsny Morawski. In 1970, it was purchased by Andrzej Benesz, and Tropsztyn was reconstructed in 1993. Now the castle is open to visitors in July and August. According to a legend, an Inca treasure is hidden somewhere in Tropsztyn, as its late 18th century owner, Sebastian Berzewiczy, went to Spanish Peru, where he married an Incan princess, and his ancestors returned to Poland with the treasure.

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Mariana Santos (2 years ago)
It was closed... Open only July and August... :(

rafal Wiecek (3 years ago)
Good energy

Cristian Betea (3 years ago)
It wasn't in my plan to visit Tropsztyn, it was an 'on-the-spot' decision which I didn't regret it. The people that work there were very kind and the view and the atmosphere are amazing. There is medieval music playing as you enter the castle's garden. The most fun part was, spoiler alert, the underground passages and from there you climbed until the top of the highest tower. Pros: almost everything, also the price is 9 zl (very cheap) Cons: can't pay in euro or with credit card

Gregory Peck (3 years ago)
Totally closed for tourists during June, opened only on July and August :(

Barbara Olewnik (4 years ago)
Nice place,you can take dog!

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