Discover Żmigród

The castle and park complex includes preserved castle ruins, a historic Baszta (tower), and a restored park covering more than 14 ha. The town centre retains a medieval street plan; the water tower was built in 1906. A tourist information centre and four dragon figures provide additional points of orientation around the town.

The castle and park complex includes preserved castle ruins and a historic Baszta. Two specific features of the grounds are therefore at the heart of the site: the castle ruins and the historic tower. To put Żmigród’s cultural heritage into context, this complex can be contrasted with the town centre. There, history is expressed less through a single site than through the shape of the preserved layout and its streets.

Another landmark is the water tower. Built in 1906, it stands at the highest point in the town and is considered one of Żmigród’s landmarks. Its date of construction and location give it a different place in the town’s history from the medieval layout or castle ruins. If you are interested in different traces of history, you will find several clearly distinct themes here.

The restored historic park covers more than 14 ha. Its features include numerous paths, benches, ponds, and a children’s playground. These details give the park a varied character: paths and benches sit alongside water features and a play area. If you are travelling with children, you can take the playground into account when planning your visit.

Unlike the buildings, the park draws attention to the design of the grounds. Its size, paths, and ponds are points of interest in their own right for anyone wishing to explore a historic park as well as Żmigród’s town history.

An almost oval medieval town layout has been preserved in the centre of Żmigród. It includes a rectangular market square and streets leading to the sites where town gates stood until 1819. The market square and street layout represent a different kind of cultural heritage from the individual landmarks: here, the historic shape of the town is the point of reference. The former function of the gates is part of the history of this layout; the sites mentioned are where the gates once stood.

The “Baszta” tourist information centre is located in a historic Baszta on the grounds of the castle and park complex. The tourist information centre there offers information materials about the region, promotional items, and publications. If you would like to use this as a starting point for finding your way around, check the current opening hours in advance.

Four dragon figures are also among the motifs described in the town: Rowerzysta, Przyrodnik, Podróżnik, and Urzędnik. The figures add another distinct theme to exploring the town. You can therefore choose between town history, the park, buildings, and the dragon motifs to suit your interests.

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Where is the “Baszta” tourist information centre located?

It is located in a historic Baszta on the grounds of the castle and park complex. The information centre offers materials about the region, promotional items, and publications.

What shape is the medieval town layout?

It is almost oval and includes a rectangular market square. Streets lead to the sites where town gates stood until 1819.

What are the names of the four dragon figures in Żmigród?

They are called Rowerzysta, Przyrodnik, Podróżnik, and Urzędnik.

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