Lagów Castle

Łagów, Poland

Castle of the Order of St. John in Łagów is located on a peninsula between the Łagowski and Ciesz Lakes. The first mention of the castle was under the name of castro Lagowe in 1299. The castle was built by the Order of St. John, and in later years fortificated in a trapezium-like shape. In the eighteenth century the residence was reconstructed into the Baroque architectural style. In 1812, after the secularisation of the Order of St. John, the castle went into private hands. Currently, the castle houses a hotel.

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Zamkowa 3, Łagów, Poland
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Founded: c. 1299
Category: Castles and fortifications in Poland

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daniel p (3 years ago)
.......ok
Agnes Switaj (3 years ago)
A really beautiful place where you can eat delicious food. They could have a better variety of tap beer but I can forgive them. And they're pricey but well... It's quite understandable.
M (4 years ago)
Delicious dishes, perfectly seasoned, interesting combinations of flavors - a feast for the palate :)
Piotr Idzik (4 years ago)
Amazing
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