(polish Twierdza Kłodzko)

Location

The fortress in Klodzko sits at the peak of Wzgorze Zamkowe (Castle Hill) at an altitude of 369 m, on the west side of Nysa Klodzka. This impressive structure, though one of the main tourist attractions in Kłodzko, is only partially open to visitors.

Historical background

This tower, a unique and model example of defensive architecture, is the most priceless 17th-18th century fortification structure in Poland. It constitutes part of a very complicated military system. Construction of his Austrian Tower was begun in the 1680s and lasted until the beginning of the 1700s. At the end of the Silesian Wars, new works were set about, aimed at an entire line of fortification. The Tower’s size was significantly increased and it was connected to nearby towns via a system of secret, underground routes and passages. From the middle of the 19th century, to the end of World War II, the building served as a high-security prison. During the war it was under the supervision of the SS and Abwehr. The extraordinary history of one of its inmates, Father Faulhaber, is worth learning about.

Today

Awaiting history buffs are: exhibits related to the castle and its events, a memorial centre dedicated to those incarcerated during the Second World War, and a Finnish martyrological mausoleum. Likewise we can find a sculpture lapidarium, an artistic glass-work exhibit and old-fashioned fire fighting equipment. For the courageous there is a walk through the miner’s labyrinth. From Zamkowa Gora, a beautiful view of the town and it surroundings (the Klodzko Lands) spreads out before us, with the Table Mountains and the Snieznik Massif emerging in the background.

Contact

Twierdza Klodzka, ul. Grodzisko 1, 57-300 Klodzko,
Tel. +48 74 867 34 68
Open daily from May 1 to Oct. 31, 9.00–18.00; from Nov. 1 to Apr. 31, 9.00–16.00

www.turystyka.dolnyslask.pl ^©

Location:

  Municipality: Kłodzko, Town: Kłodzko, Address: Grodzisko 1

  GPS - 50.439864 x 16.654651