Bolkow Castle (ger. Bolcoburg) is located on Zamkowe Wzgórze in Bolków in Lower Silesia. The castle is also often referred to as a pearl of medieval defensive architecture in Poland. The stronghold is the so-called highland castle due to its location. It is located on Zamkowe Wzgórze (396 m above sea level), the slope of which breaks off, creating a sharp cliff from the Nysa Szalona side.
Bolkow Castle it was built by Bolesław II Rogatek in the 13th century, and his son, Prince Bolko I, is responsible for its significant expansion. The turbulent history of the lands of Lower Silesia meant that the castle changed owners and principalities to which it belonged many times. For a short period of history, it was even owned by a robber knight Hans von Tschirnhaus.
A significant point in history Bolków Castle was its extension by the famous Italian architect Jakub Parr, who increased the defensive properties of the stronghold. During World War II, the castle passed into the hands of the Reich. It is believed that at that time there was a research center in the castle.
Bolków Castle - information for tourists
Bolkow Castle can be visited from Monday to Sunday. From Tuesday to Friday the museum is open from 9:00-16:30, and on weekends 9:00-17:30. Admission on Mondays Bolków Castle it's free. While sightseeing, it is worth climbing the castle tower, from which you can admire a beautiful view of the Kaczawskie Mountains.
The program is worth watching Bolków Castlebecause in the summer season, knight fights, gothic music concerts, as well as the flagship event held annually in July - the gothic rock festival - Castle Party are organized in the stronghold.
Entrance tickets to Bolkow Castle it costs PLN 18 – a normal ticket and PLN 10 – a reduced ticket. Admission with the Large Family Card is PLN 15 - a normal ticket and PLN 7 - a reduced ticket. It is also possible to purchase passes covering visits to other museums, such as: the Museum of History and Military in Jelenia Góra, the Karkonosze Museum, the C and G Hauptmann Museum in Szklarska Poręba, at the price of PLN 50 - normal ticket and PLN 30 - reduced ticket.