Explore Place
The "Dunajec" castle in Niedzica was built in the first half of the 14th century by Kokosz Berzewicze, as a fortification 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 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 execution work carried out by the Wawel Royal Castle Restoration Management, the Ministry of Culture and the Arts handed the castle over for use to the Association of Art Historians in 1950. The Association continues to use and care for the building.
Literary inspiration
The legend of Niedzica was the inspiration for Roko Zaper's graphic novel Rainbow and Sunshine, which tells the story of Andre Benesz discovering his heritage and a past he did not know before.
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Opening hours
During the summer season (1.05-30.09), the museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. On the other days of the year, from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Not just a castle!
In addition to the Castle, we can visit the Coach House, opened in 2006, and the Granary, whose construction dates back to the late 18th century.
