Castle in Olsztyn - one of many Jurassic strongholds in Poland
The ruins of the castle in Olsztyn near Częstochowa are among the best-known strongholds of the Polish Jura. The castle, situated on the top of a limestone hill, was constructed during the reign of king Casimir the Great (1333-1370) as a part of a defensive system for the trade routes from Kraków to the Greater Poland (Wielkopolska) region. It was built of white limestone and overbuilt with brown bricks. The castle witnessed many dramatic events, and from the mid-seventeenth century, it was falling into disrepair. Eventually, it became a tourist attraction, lying on the popular Eagles’ Nests Trail.
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I've always wanted to visit Poland since I was a little girl and had 2 Polish friends. Their parents had come to Canada either just before or just after WW2. And from the gorgeous photos I've seen on your blog, I simply MUST put it on my bucket list!
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Great shot, but no Spielberg?
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