Nowy Jasiniec Castle Ruins, Nowy Jasiniec, Poland

In the Middle Ages Nowy Jasiniec castle served as a border stronghold on the trade route from Polish to Pomesania. It was conquered and rebuilt by the Teutonic Order in the 14h century. During the wars between Teutonic Order and Poland it was destroyed and then rebuilt again in 1454. Between 1466-1772 Nowy Jasiniec was the seat of local lords. Between 1773-1846 the castle served as an evangelical church. Later it fell into disrepair and is today in ruins.

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Wyjazd z Miasta (5 months ago)
No possibility drove up to the ruins.

Magdalena Walczak-Grudzka (6 months ago)
Ruins of a medieval castle on the lake. From what I read, the castle is currently in private hands, some work is underway there, so perhaps it will become an attractive tourist destination. At the moment, it is a bit disappointing. Nice views, the proximity of the lake is definitely an advantage. Nice idea for a point during a bike trip.

Grzegorz Winiarski (7 months ago)
An interesting, though severely dilapidated building, lying on the shores of a small lake, which, interestingly, was a defensive church, and later a castle and the seat of various families. The current owner tries to protect the remains of the building with modest means, and even recreate something there (a fragment of the wall). However, you can only dream of a reconstruction such as Poledno, Gniew or Świecie. The passionate present there told in an interesting and accessible way about the facility itself and its situation.

Adam B. (7 months ago)
The ruins of the castle are not in the best condition. You can see that it was "taken care of" not long ago - the walls are protected against the destructive effects of time. Entry to the castle is forbidden - dangerous. When we got near the ruins, a gentleman who said we were on private property appeared and asked us to leave it. I do not know who is the owner (administrator) of the ruins and who can stay and under what rights.

Łukasz Wojaczyński (2 years ago)
The place is a private area, so you cannot enter and explore.

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