Książ Wielki - Mirów Castle

State of preservation:		A complete castle
Admission:		The castle houses the Complex of Agricultural Schools so the entrance is heavily restricted
Parking:		Next to the castle there is a small free parking lot
Searching difficulty:		The castle is visible from a distance, from the main road
Access difficulty:		You can drive up to the very castle, so you do not need to walk your legs off
Subjective rating:		A nice castle

Driving directions:

Driving down the road no. 7 from Cracow to Warsaw, in Książ Wielki past the board with the name of the place, at the crossroads you have to turn right towards Słaboszów. After arriving at the fishponds you should turn left into the first asphalt road and drive uphill. At the end of the road stands the castle.
Be careful! The locals when asked for directions to the castle they direct to the Zameczek Hotel, and not to the right building!


Historical outline:

The castle was built in the years of 1585-1595 by Santi Gucci by order of the bishop of Cracow, Piotr Myszowski. Despite its defensive character the castle has never had the opportunity to participate in any battle. At the beginning of the XVIIIth cent. the castle became the property of the Wielopolski family who converted it into a baroque palace. At present the castle houses the Complex of Agricultural Schools.


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