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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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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.

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  1. Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w Siedlęcinie1Punto di interesseFoundation 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 Siedlęcinie2SalaArchitecture of the towerThe stone residence combined living quarters with a defensive wall walk, moat and gate.Quiz
  3. Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w Siedlęcinie3Punto di interesseOwners of the towerAfter the dukes came the Redern and Schaffgotsch families. The building's uses changed too.Quiz
  4. Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w Siedlęcinie4Punto di interesseRebuilding after the fireBlocked crenellations and an altered roof record the rebuilding of the tower's upper section.Quiz
  5. Ilustracja Wieży Książęcej w Siedlęcinie5Punto di interesseRediscovery of the wall paintingsFrom the first fragments uncovered in the 19th century to digital models, methods of studying the decoration have changed.Quiz
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Dove trovarla
The whole tower
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Live Story - propozycja redakcyjna
  • history
  • defensive architecture
  • von Schaffgotsch family
  • heritage conservation