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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Łukasz Wojaczyński (10 months ago)
The place is a private area, so you cannot enter and explore.

marmar marmar (13 months ago)
The castle looks like an old house, this place is under renovation and it is impossible to enter the area, and if you miraculously enter the area, you cannot even dream about entering it. Just hopeless. I give two stars because after renovation it may look like this.

Krzysztof Maćko (14 months ago)
No visit possible. Renovation works will soon be older than the castle itself. Nothing happens. Detriment...

Justyna W (15 months ago)
The ruins have been fenced for at least several years, some sort of work is being carried out, but to be honest no progress can be seen, and I go there by bike at least once a year. There were archaeological studies, the formwork and tarpaulins remained, and that's it. Ruins are deteriorating from year to year, no real protection is expected. In the village buildings visible elements of stones and bricks obtained by the more "preventive" residents of the castle just - some built whole buildings - it is sad, but this is the reality. The ruins have become a building material for the needs of the local population. As for sightseeing - if you go specially with the expectation of sightseeing, you can be disappointed - the area is closed. Unofficially, with a little luck from the lake side you can get closer. In general, the ruins of the castle breathe former splendor, for people sensitive to history will definitely stimulate the imagination. Unfortunately, without real protective measures they will fall into oblivion and oblivion ...

Tomasz Kisiel (2 years ago)
Obiekt zniszczony. Trwają prace konserwatorskie. Zakaz wstępu

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