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Ducal Castle, Szczecin. The Ducal Castle, also known as the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, [a] and Szczecin Castle, [b] is a renaissance castle in the city of Szczecin, Poland, located at the Castle Hill in the Stare Miasto ( Old Town) neighbourhood, near the Oder river. It is built in the gothic and Pomeranian mannerism architectural style.
Architecture. The hillfort and then the castle were situated on a hill towering about 20 meters above the Odra River, which in the Middle Ages flowed about 150 meters further on the eastern side. From around the middle of the thirteenth century, the castle area was included in the town defensive walls, which were built at the time on the site ...
The Ducal Castle in Szczecin (PL: Zamek Książąt Pomorskich w Szczecinie) was the seat of the dukes of Pomerania-Stettin of the House of Pomerania (Griffins), who ruled the Duchy of Pomerania from 1121 to 1637. The Griffins' standard can be seen all over the castle grounds, including around the impressive mechanical clock on the tower. The ...
The Ducal Castle in Szczecin was the seat of the dukes of Pomerania-Stettin of the House of Pomerania ( Griffins ), who ruled the Duchy of Pomerania from 1121 to 1637. Barnim the Great of Pomerania-Stettin erected the castle within Szczecin's walls against the will of the burghers in 1346. An older Pomeranian burgh had been leveled in 1249.
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The Ducal Castle, also known as the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, and Szczecin Castle, is a renaissance castle in the city of Szczecin, Poland, located at the Castle Hill in the Stare Miasto neighbourhood, near the Oder river. It is built in the gothic and Pomeranian mannerism architectural style. The castle was the seat of the dukes of Pomerania-Stettin of the House of Pomerania, who ruled the ...
The successful restoration of the Ducal Castle not only brought back its architectural magnificence but also allowed it to resume its pivotal role as a cultural and historical landmark in Szczecin. The castle stands today as a testament to the resilience and determination of the city and its inhabitants to preserve and honor their rich heritage.
The castle construction started in the 14th century. The building was erected in the Renaissance style. Currently, the castle belongs to the regional authorities and is the biggest cultural centre in Szczecin. We will find here a cultural centre, a concert hall, exhibition chambers, a cinema, a theatre, an opera, a cabaret and a museum.
