Explore Place
The Dunajec Castle in Niedzica was built in the first half of the 14th century by Kokosz Berzewiczy as a fortress defending the northern border of Hungary. From then on, it remained in the hands of Hungarian families until 1945, although after World War I, it was incorporated into the borders of Poland. The castle was modified several times. The last owners of the castle were the Hungarian Salamon family. After World War II, the building was in a state of complete devastation. Following inventory, design, and construction work carried out by the Directorate for the Restoration of the Royal Castle in Wawel, the Ministry of Culture and Art transferred the castle to the Association of Art Historians in 1950. The Association continues to use and maintain the building.
Literary inspiration
The legend of Niedzica served as inspiration for the graphic novel “Rainbow and Sun” by Roko Zaper, which tells the story of Andre Benes, who discovers his heritage and a past he was previously unaware of.
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Opening hours
During the summer season (May 1st - September 30th), the museum is open daily from 9 am to 7 pm. For the rest of the year, it is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 4 pm.
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It’s more than just the castle!
Besides the castle, we can also visit the Carriage House, which opened in 2006, and the Granary, whose construction dates back to the late 18th century.
