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Zamek Tenczyn Rudno
Tenczyn Castle Rudno
Monuments

Notes regarding availability: Obiekt udostępniony jest do zwiedzania w okresie od kwietnia do października w soboty w weekendy i święta w godz. 10:00 - 18:00.
32-067 Rudno
Tourist region: Jura Krakowsko- Częstochowska
Tourist subregion: Krakowski
Tourist subregion: Krakowski
Parking: Car park
Facilities at cultural sites: Photographing allowed
Type of historical sites: Fortifications, fortresses and military facilities
Type of historical sites: Fortifications, fortresses and military facilities

The huge ruins of the Tenczyn Castle in Rudno are located on a volcano. There’s no need to panic, though, as the volcano is not active.
The construction of the fortress was initiated in the middle of the 14th century by Andrzej Tęczyński. The surrounding walls with towers created an oval plan, while the entrance led through a tremendous, square-shaped gate tower. This tower, topped by a hip roof, is the best preserved part of the castle. Around 1570, the medieval fortress was transformed into a Renaissance residence with arcaded cloisters in the courtyard and walls featuring decorative attics. At the beginning of the 17th century, the castle’s fortifications were extended, creating a powerful fortress with an impressive barbican that survives until today. The result was one of the biggest castles in Małopolska, and the biggest one in the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. After the Tęczyński family, the castle was owned by the Opaliński family, and then by the Lubomirski family, who reconstructed Tenczyn after the damage done during the Swedish invasion. After the fire of 1768, the abandoned castle fell into ruin.
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ul. Krakowska 30, 32-065 Krzeszowice
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Zalew Chechło – Puszcza Dulowska – Rudno (niebieski)
Tourist subregion: OświęcimskiTypes of trails: CycleTrzebinia -
Tourist subregion: KrakowskiOlkusz
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Tourist subregion: KrakowskiLength of trail: 40Krzeszowice
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Tourist subregion: KrakowskiLength of trail: 33Types of trails: CycleEstimated travel time: 04:00Alwernia
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Tourist subregion: KrakowskiType of route: cyclingAlwernia