Radłówka Castle

Radłówka Castle, located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in the municipality of Lwówek Śląski, is a remnant of a medieval structure built in the early 16th century by Siegmund von Zedlitz. Architecturally, the castle was a regular stone construction measuring 24 by 27 meters, with a courtyard surrounded by three two-story residential wings and the fourth side enclosed by a wall with a gate. The entire complex was situated on a quadrangular mound, surrounded by a double moat and an earthen rampart. The castle was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War but remained functional until the mid-18th century. After its abandonment, it suffered further destruction as building materials were reused for the construction of nearby farms. From a historical perspective, Radłówka was first mentioned in the 13th century, initially under the ownership of the Lange family and later the Raussendorf family. An interesting fact is that a monument honoring Germans who fell in World War I stands in the moat, highlighting the centuries-old history of this site and its significance in the region. Today, the castle ruins serve as a tourist attraction, bearing witness to the rich past of Lower Silesia and offering an intriguing destination for history and architecture enthusiasts.