Łańcut Castle, Łańcut

Name: Łańcut Castle
Address: Zamkowa 1, Łańcut, 37-100, Poland
Telephone: +48 17 225 20 08

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Nestled in the quaint town of Łańcut, Poland, Łańcut Castle emerges as a remarkable historical monument and a testament to the country's rich heritage. This architectural gem, which dates back to the 1620s, was originally built for Stanisław Lubomirski and has undergone numerous renovations over the centuries, reflecting a blend of styles from the Baroque to the Neo-Classical.

The castle is not only a feast for the eyes with its ornate facades and sprawling gardens but also a treasure trove of cultural artifacts. It houses an impressive collection of historical carriages, a testament to the aristocratic lifestyle of its former inhabitants. The interior of the castle is equally captivating, with its intricately designed rooms adorned with period furniture, paintings, and decorative arts.

Visitors to Łańcut Castle can embark on a journey through time as they explore the various halls and chambers, each telling a different story of the castle's past. The ornamental gardens surrounding the castle offer a serene escape and are perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Local name: Zamek w Łańcucie Completed: 1642 (382 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 50°4'5"N, 22°14'4"E

Address

Zamkowa 1Łańcut 37-100 Poland

Contact

+48 17 225 20 08

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Łańcut Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Łańcut Synagogue, The Ulma Family Museum of Poles Saving Jews in World War II, Skansen w Markowej, Kościół pw. Wniebowzięcia NMP.

~670 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture, Synagogue
Łańcut Synagogue, Łańcut
4 min walk • The Łańcut Synagogue is a Baroque synagogue in Łańcut, Poland. The Łańcut Synagogue is a rare surviving example of the vaulted synagogues with a bimah-tower, that were built throughout the Polish lands in masonry from the sixteenth through the early nineteenth centuries.
4.8 miSE
Museum
The Ulma Family Museum of Poles Saving Jews in World War II
123 min walk • The Markowa Ulma-Family Museum of Poles Who Saved Jews in World War II is a museum located in Markowa, Poland. The Łańcut Castle Museum began the Ulma-Family Museum's construction in 2013, and the new Museum opened on 17 March 2016.
4.7 miSE
Museum
Skansen w Markowej
121 min walk • Open Air Farm Museum in the town of Markowa in the Podkarpackie province run by the Society of Friends of Markowa. Its collections include historic buildings and tools and equipment from the 19th and 20th centuries.
6.1 miSE
Church
Kościół pw. Wniebowzięcia NMP
156 min walk • Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gaci - located in Podkarpackie province, in Przeworsk county, in the municipality of Gaci, in the village of Gaci.
~800 ftW
Memorial
Ławeczka Jana i Stanisława Cetnarskich, Łańcut
4 min walk • The bench of Jan and Stanislaw Cetnarski is located in Łańcut at Sobieski Square. It depicts the brothers, who held the office of mayor of the city of Łańcut, sitting on a bench. The monument was designed by the sculptor Wrzesław Konrad Żurawski...
~1680 ftN
Cemetery
Stary cmentarz żydowski, Łańcut
9 min walk • Old Jewish cemetery in Łańcut - was established in the beginning of 17th century and occupies the area of 0.87 ha, where fragments of broken tombstones and two ohels hiding the remains of tzadiks: Naftali Horowitz and Eleazar Szapiro have survived.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Łańcut Castle open?

Łańcut Castle is open:

Monday 12 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Łańcut Castle?

Nearby attractions include Łańcut Synagogue, Łańcut (4 min walk), Ławeczka Jana i Stanisława Cetnarskich, Łańcut (4 min walk), Stary cmentarz żydowski, Łańcut (9 min walk).