The Prince's Tower in Siedlęcin

The Ducal Tower in Siedlęcin, built in the Gothic style on the orders of Duke Henry I of Jawor around 1314, is a spacious structure that has undergone numerous transformations over the centuries. It consists of four storeys, with the lower levels intended for economic purposes and the upper ones reserved for the owners. A fascinating feature of the tower is the polychrome paintings from 1346, depicting the legend of Sir Lancelot, executed using the al secco technique. After being sold in 1368 by Duchess Agnes, the tower came into the hands of the von Redern family and was heightened in 1575. From 1732 to 1945, it was owned by the Schaffgotsch family. The modern history of the tower began in 2001 when it was placed under the care of the "Zamek Chudów" Foundation. The tower was opened to visitors, and conservation works restored its historical splendor, including the renovation of medieval paintings and other architectural details. Between 2008 and 2012, archaeological research was conducted, with the results presented in an exhibition opened in 2011. The tower is part of several tourist trails, attracting visitors and enthusiasts of regional history. In 2008, it was recognized as a "Pearl in the Crown" of Lower Silesia, and in 2009, it won the "Liczyrzepa" award for the best tourist product in the Karkonosze County. This site is not only a valuable architectural monument but also an important point on the tourist map of Lower Silesia.