Książ Castle

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Książ Castle is a historic and grandiose fortress-palace in southwestern Poland, renowned for its picturesque hilltop setting, rich history, and architectural blend of Gothic, Baroque, and neo-Renaissance styles.

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instanceOf castle
historic monument
tourist attraction
alsoKnownAs Fürstenstein Castle NERFINISHED
Zamek Książ NERFINISHED
architecturalStyle Baroque
Gothic
Neo-Baroque
Neo-Renaissance NERFINISHED
constructionStart late 13th century
country Poland
currentFunction conference center
cultural venue
hotel
museum
elevation approximately 395 meters above sea level
foundedBy Bolko I the Strict NERFINISHED
hasPart castle terraces
palm house in Lubiechów
park and gardens
representative halls
tower
underground tunnels
hasView Chełmiec Massif NERFINISHED
Wałbrzych Foothills NERFINISHED
heritageDesignation Historic Monument of Poland NERFINISHED
locatedIn Wałbrzych NERFINISHED
locatedInAdministrativeTerritory Lower Silesian Voivodeship NERFINISHED
locatedInContinent Europe
locatedInLandscapePark Książ Landscape Park GENERATED
locatedInRegion Silesia NERFINISHED
locatedOn rocky hill above the Pełcznica River
nearby Wałbrzych city center
Świdnica NERFINISHED
Świdnica Peace Church NERFINISHED
notableResident Daisy, Princess of Pless NERFINISHED
numberOfFloors approximately 12
operator municipality of Wałbrzych
originalFunction fortified stronghold
ownedBy Daisy, Princess of Pless NERFINISHED
Hans Heinrich XV von Hochberg NERFINISHED
Hochberg family NERFINISHED
significantEvent Neo-Renaissance remodeling in the late 19th and early 20th century
confiscation by Nazi Germany during World War II
extensive Baroque reconstruction in the 18th century
integration into Project Riese underground works during World War II
post-war restoration under Polish administration
touristActivity cultural festivals
guided tours
historical reenactments
horse riding events
visitorCount hundreds of thousands of visitors annually

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Wałbrzych hasNearbyAttraction Książ Castle