Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w Siedlęcinie

Siedlęcin, dolnośląskie

Wieża Książęca w Siedlęcinie

A medieval residence beside the River Bóbr with timber ceilings and a surviving cycle of Lancelot wall paintings.

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Wieża Książęca w Siedlęcinie

The Ducal Tower in Siedlęcin preserves timber ceilings from the early 14th century and a painted story of Lancelot. Founded by Henry I of Jawor, the stone residence was built beside the River Bóbr in 1313-1315. It combined living quarters with the protection of crenellations, an enclosing wall and a moat.

Its most remarkable interior is the great hall with wall paintings of Lancelot of the Lake. The adventures of the knight of the Round Table, the release of captives and his romance with Guinevere unfold in successive scenes. The decoration remains in the building for which it was made, beneath a timber ceiling rather than a vault.

The tower survived a fire, alterations and a period of use as a granary. Blocked crenellations record structural changes, while the uncovered paintings restore part of the interior's former courtly character. Visitors encounter the medieval residence itself, not a reconstruction transferred to a modern museum.

Audience and visit conditions

  • Adult supervision required

    Entire venue · 0-17 years

    Visitors under 18 may visit only with a parent or guardian.

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Opening hours

May-October

May 1 – October 31

Monday
09:00–18:00
Tuesday
09:00–18:00
Wednesday
09:00–18:00
Thursday
09:00–18:00
Friday
09:00–18:00
Saturday
09:00–18:00
Sunday
09:00–18:00

November-April

November 1 – April 30

Monday
10:00–16:00
Tuesday
10:00–16:00
Wednesday
10:00–16:00
Thursday
10:00–16:00
Friday
10:00–16:00
Saturday
10:00–16:00
Sunday
10:00–16:00

Groups visiting with a guide should book at least two days in advance.

Tickets

Admission tickets

Regular ticket
PLN 15.00
Reduced ticket
PLN 10.00
Group ticket
PLN 10.00
Family ticket
PLN 45.00
Children under 4
PLN 1.00
Siedlęcin residents
PLN 2.00
Polish-speaking guide
PLN 50.00

Free admission: members of the Wieża Książęca w Siedlęcinie association, members of organisations participating in INTO Places and ICOMOS, guides and tour leaders accompanying a group, and one supervisor per ten visitors. Foreign-language guiding is subject to availability and individual arrangements.

Routes (1)
Exhibitions (1)
  • Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w SiedlęciniePermanent exhibitionHistory of the Ducal TowerThe story of the tower's foundation, architecture and seven centuries of history, from construction to modern conservation.
Exhibits and points (7)
  • Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w SiedlęcinieFoundation of the ducal residenceHenry I of Jawor founded the tower beside a crossing of the River Bóbr. Surviving timber helps date its construction.
  • Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w SiedlęcinieOwners of the towerAfter the dukes came the Redern and Schaffgotsch families. The building's uses changed too.
  • Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w SiedlęcinieArchitecture of the towerThe stone residence combined living quarters with a defensive wall walk, moat and gate.
  • Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w SiedlęcinieThe Lancelot wall paintingsKnightly adventures and a romance with Guinevere unfold across two bands of scenes.
  • Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w SiedlęcinieRebuilding after the fireBlocked crenellations and an altered roof record the rebuilding of the tower's upper section.
  • Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w SiedlęcinieThe tower's community custodiansA foundation, an association and volunteers help protect the monument and share its history.
  • Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w SiedlęcinieRediscovery of the wall paintingsFrom the first fragments uncovered in the 19th century to digital models, methods of studying the decoration have changed.
  • +4See remaining items
Contact

Address

ul. Długa 21
58-508 Siedlęcin
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Accessibility

The route uses stone and wooden stairs and uneven floors; it is not adapted for visitors with reduced mobility. Pushchairs are not allowed on the route. Assistance dogs are permitted. A separate guide has been prepared for younger visitors.

  • Wheelchair accessNo
  • Assistance dogs allowedYes
  • Stroller accessNo
  • Child-friendly materialsYes
  • Stairs presentYes
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