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Castle of Warmian Bishops in Olsztyn
🇵🇱 Poland · 14th century
The Olsztyn Castle, officially the Castle of Warmian Cathedral Chapter in Olsztyn (Polish: Zamek Kapituły Warmińskiej w Olsztynie), is a Brick Gothic castle located in the heart of Olsztyn, in northern Poland. Built in the 14th century, it served as the seat for administrators of property of the Warmian Cathedral Chapter. The most well-known administrator caretaker was Nicolaus Copernicus, a canon of Warmian Cathedral Chapter in Frombork, who resided here between 1516 and 1521. The largest expository room is the refectory with a diamond vault built around 1520. Currently, the castle houses the Museum of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship.
Text adapted from “Olsztyn Castle” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Castle of Warmian Bishops in Olsztyn ranks #3,151 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #109 of the 374 mapped in Poland. Founded 1353, it is older than 57% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 604 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 4,445 times in the last 60 days, more than 83% of the atlas. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. It is one of the 25 landmarks on the atlas's regional map of Warmia and Masuria. See how Poland compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Castle of Warmian Bishops in Olsztyn?
Castle of Warmian Bishops in Olsztyn stands in Poland, at 53.77771°, 20.47439°.
When was Castle of Warmian Bishops in Olsztyn built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1353. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Castle of Warmian Bishops in Olsztyn?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #3,151 of 8,133 worldwide, and #109 in Poland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Castle of Warmian Bishops in Olsztyn?
Barczewo Castle, about 15 km away.
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