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Ogrodzieniec Castle

🇵🇱 Poland · 14th century

Ogrodzieniec Castle in Poland
Photo: Łukasz Śmigasiewicz · CC BY-SA 3.0 pl · Wikimedia Commons

Ogrodzieniec Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Podzamcze, near Ogrodzieniec, the south-central region of Poland called Polish Jura. Originating in the 14th century the castle was rebuilt several times in its long history. It is situated on the top of 515.5-metre-high Castle Mountain (Polish: Góra Zamkowa), the highest hill of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. The ruins are open to visitors and are a part of Trail of the Eagles' Nests, a hiking trail that connects a number of well known castles in the region.

Text adapted from “Ogrodzieniec Castle” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Ogrodzieniec Castle ranks #658 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #16 of the 366 mapped in Poland. Founded 1400, it is older than 52% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 582 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 11,204 times in the last 60 days, more than 94% of the atlas. 9 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Katowice, 45 km away. See how Poland compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ogrodzieniec Castle?

Ogrodzieniec Castle stands in Poland, at 50.45326°, 19.55214°.

When was Ogrodzieniec Castle built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1400. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Ogrodzieniec Castle?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #658 of 7,738 worldwide, and #16 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 Ogrodzieniec Castle?

Pilica Castle, about 7 km away.

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