Xenj Castle

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There are many beautiful sights in Poland, but the most popular among tourists today is the Ksenj Castle . The palace, built in the 13th century, is located near the town of Walbrzych, 80 km from Wrocław and 460 km from of the Polish capital . The time spent on the road to the castle of Ksenzh will more than pay off with new impressions and emotions from visiting the medieval architectural monument . The first thing that surprises tourists who find themselves here is the impressive size of the palace . Xenj Castle has several hundred luxuriously decorated rooms and halls . Today for visitors are open - attention! - 400 rooms of the medieval complex .

In addition to the castle itself with numerous rooms, the park complex with terraces, observation platforms and beautifully designed landscapes is of great interest to tourists.

The next thing that draws the attention of many is the castle architecture. On one side of the palace, the Gothic style is clearly discernible, and on the other, the obvious elements of the Baroque. Such "diversity" can be explained by the fact that the castle of Kszyn was owned by various princely dynasties, and each of the owners sought to decorate and renovate the palace to their liking.

Many Polish castles and palaces have their "supernatural patrons". In the largest fortress of Ksen, the legend of the beautiful Daisy and her lost pearl necklace is alive.

In addition to the castle itself with numerous rooms, the park complex with terraces, observation platforms and beautifully designed landscape is of great interest to tourists. . In summer Ksenje Castle is particularly beautiful . @ This happens not only thanks to flowerbeds and lawns . The walls of the building have long been chosen with ivy, which every summer spreads a real green "carpet" . Do not be surprised if during the inspection of the castle Ksenzh in the halls around will be the color you . The fact is that in the summer season the palace traditionally hosts floral design exhibitions .

Xenj Castle

But do not think that the palace complex can be visited only in the summer. In fact, the castle is open all year round, except for holidays and weekends on Mondays (but only in non-tourist season).

As for the holidays, the palace "rests" annually on the first day of Easter, All Saints Day, year and the first day of Christmas.

For tourists in the castle of Kszę предусмотрен there are various excursions, the most detailed of which includes a survey of the entire castle, park and terraces and has a two-hour duration. There are also half an hour excursions, but during this time the palace will be able to look far from completely. If you prefer, you can choose an individual excursion (without the participation of a guide), but then you will have to orient yourself at the castle.

Working hours in summer (April 1 - September 30): Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00.

Working hours in the winter (October 1 - March 31): Monday: closed Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 - 15:00, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00.

The castle is also closed: the first day of Easter (it depends on the year), All Saints Day (November 1), Christmas (December 25), New Year (January 1).

Input: from 32 PLN (cost of excursion with a guide), from 25 PLN (without the participation of a guide). For students (up to 26 years) and pensioners, preferential tickets are provided. Children under 4 years: free of charge

In the castle of Ksenzh, tourists are allowed to conduct amateur photo and video filming, but only after prepayment (200-250 PLN).

All prices are in March 2014

Xenj Castle

Luxurious Interior, Xenj Castle

Lounge, Xenj Castle

Little ponds, Xenj Castle

Xenj Castle in Autumn

Sculpture, Xenj Castle