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Permanent exhibition

History of the Ducal Tower

The story of the tower's foundation, architecture and seven centuries of history, from construction to modern conservation.

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About the exhibition

Henry I of Jawor founded a home whose later history can be read in its walls and decoration. The tower's story covers its construction, defences, successive owners and rebuilding after the fire of 1575.

These themes connect the ducal residence with a monument rediscovered and treated by conservators. The uncovering of the paintings, their misguided repainting and modern documentation also show how approaches to studying the building have changed. The surviving structure of the tower remains the main witness.

Exhibits and points (5)
  1. Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w Siedlęcinie1Point of interestFoundation of the ducal residenceHenry I of Jawor founded the tower beside a crossing of the River Bóbr. Surviving timber helps date its construction.Quiz
  2. Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w Siedlęcinie2RoomArchitecture of the towerThe stone residence combined living quarters with a defensive wall walk, moat and gate.Quiz
  3. Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w Siedlęcinie3Point of interestOwners of the towerAfter the dukes came the Redern and Schaffgotsch families. The building's uses changed too.Quiz
  4. Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w Siedlęcinie4Point of interestRebuilding after the fireBlocked crenellations and an altered roof record the rebuilding of the tower's upper section.Quiz
  5. Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w Siedlęcinie5Point of interestRediscovery of the wall paintingsFrom the first fragments uncovered in the 19th century to digital models, methods of studying the decoration have changed.Quiz
Details
Where to find it
The whole tower
Author or origin
Live Story - propozycja redakcyjna
  • history
  • defensive architecture
  • von Schaffgotsch family
  • heritage conservation