Western Poland (#10): Klodzko Fortress
Klodzko Fortress (Polish: Twierdza w Klodzku, German: Festung Glatz) is a unique fortification complex of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland. The fortress once was one of the biggest strongholds in Prussian Silesia, however, in the whole German Empire, it was regarded as a minor one. Now, together with an extensive network of tunnels, it is one of the biggest attractions of the town of Klodzko, with its underground labyrinth and a repository of for different objects, from old fire engines to local glassware.
First mentions of existence of a stronghold placed on Klodzko's Castle Hill come from the Chronicle of Bohemians, written by Cosmas of Prague. Most probably, it was a complex of wooden buildings, protected with a palisade. Klodzko itself is located along the strategic route between Wroclaw and Prague, and its role as a trading point must have been significant since the early Middle Ages. In 1114, the stronghold was captured and destroyed by Czech troops under prince Sobeslav, who at the same time conquered the whole Klodzko Land. In 1129, Sobeslav rebuilt the town and placed a castellan there. Sometime around 1300, a spacious castle was built on the hill, which became seat of the Klodzko County. Gradually, the castle grew, a church and a chapel were added and in 1557, Lorenz Krischke, architect at the court of Prince Ernest of Bavaria, built the Lower Castle. In the 16th century, there were five wells in the castle with the oldest one from 1393.
In 1622, during the Thirty Years' War, after the long siege, the fortress was captured by the Austrian Army. The city was besieged in June of that year, but resisted the attackers. Finally, the Austrians brought in two large cannons - the Wingless Dragon and the Black Sow to fire upon the walls of Glatz and the city surrendered on October 25. In subsequent years the Austrians modernized the fortress and replaced ancient fortifications with up-to-date bastions.
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Kłodzko Fortress 29.06.19
Kłodzko Fortress
29.06.19
Twierdza Kłodzko
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Kłodzko to naprawdę magiczne miejsce, miasto wielu tajemnic i zabytków znanych w całym kraju. Najbardziej charakterystyczne z nich to Twierdza Kłodzko, zabytkowy kamienny most św. Jana zwany kłodzkim mostem Karola, czy Ratusz. Zobaczycie jak to wszystko wygląda z drona! Oczywiście zachęcamy też do zwiedzania tego pięknego miasta :)
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Twierdza Kłodzko - Fortress Klodzko
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TWIERDZA KŁODZKO
Kłodzko Fortress
Kłodzko Fortress (Polish: Twierdza w Kłodzku, German: Festung Glatz) is a unique fortification complex of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland. The fortress once was one of the biggest strongholds in Prussian Silesia, however, in the whole German Empire, it was regarded as a minor one.[1] Now, together with an extensive network of tunnels, it is one of the biggest attractions of the town of Kłodzko, with its underground labyrinth and a repository of for different objects, from old fire engines to local glassware.[2]
History
First mentions of existence of a stronghold placed on Kłodzko's Castle Hill come from the Chronicle of Bohemians, written by Cosmas of Prague. Most probably, it was a complex of wooden buildings, protected with a palisade. Kłodzko itself is located along the strategic route between Wrocław and Prague, and its role as a trading point must have been significant since the early Middle Ages. In 1114 the stronghold was captured and destroyed by Czech troops under prince Soběslav, who at the same time reconquered the whole area.
In 1129 Soběslav rebuilt the town and placed a castellan there. Some time around 1300, a spacious castle was built on the hill, which became seat of the Kłodzko County. Gradually, the castle grew, a church and a chapel were added and in 1557, Lorenz Krischke, architect at the court of Prince Ernest of Bavaria, built the Lower Castle.[3] In the XVI century, there were five wells in the castle with the oldest one from 1393.
In 1622, during the Thirty Years' War, after the long siege, the fortress was captured by the Austrian Army. The city was besieged in June of that year, but for a long time resisted the attackers. Finally, the Austrians brought in two large cannons - the Wingless Dragon and the Black Sow to fire upon the walls of Glatz and the city surrendered on October 25.[4] In subsequent years the Austrians modernized the fortress and replaced ancient fortifications with up-to-date bastions.
View of the bastions
In 1742, during the War of the Austrian Succession the city together with its stronghold was conquered by Prussia under Frederick II. The city itself surrendered on January 14, but the fortress, with 2000 soldiers, held out until April 25, when starvation made further resistance impossible. Out of the initial Austrian garrison of 2000, only 200 survived, pale as shadows.[5] The Prussians expanded the fortress, making it a defensive one. Major works continued during the Silesian Wars, until 1770, however, the fortress was not fully completed 200 years after the Austrians began to modernize it.[6]
In the XIX century, the stronghold, which in 1807 was captured by the French Army supported by Bavarian troops[7] became a prison. Interestingly enough, in early XIX century, due to economic depression, prisoners earnings in Glatz were so low that the administration would send a prisoner every Saturday to beg for help in the city.[8] Among prisoners there, was a British Army captain Bertrand Stewart, who in 1911 was accused of espionage and released in 1913.[9] During World War II , the stronghold was not only a prisoner-of-war camp, but a branch of the Gross-Rosen concentration camp.[10]
Fortress Klodzko
Fortress Klodzko
Trip Under Klodzko Fortress
The trip under Klodzko Fortress into the labyrinth. Located in Klodzko, Poland.
Old Klodzko Fortress, fort on Sheep Mountain Stara twierdza Owcza Góra Kłodzko
The fortress and the fortifications of Klodzko are one of the best kept 17-18th centuries defensive systems.
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Proponowane zmiany i uzupełnienia do projektu dokumentu pn. „STRATEGIA ROZWOJU MIASTA KŁODZKO 2030” można składać w terminie do 30 listopada 2016r. do godz. 15:00 w Biurze Obsługi Ludności, (pok.101) Urząd Miasta w Kłodzku, pl. B.Chrobrego 1, 57-300 Kłodzko lub pocztą elektroniczną na adres: a.gwizdowska@um.klodzko.pl
Zwiedzanie Kłodzko Polska / Visiting Klodzko city in Poland
Kłodzko/ Poland
Evening in Kłodzko, the way from #Spółdielcza to #OwczaGóra
Kłodzko atrakcje. Przewodnik, zwiedzanie co zobaczyć w Kłodzku szybki przegląd.
Przegląd wybranych i najważniejszych atrakcji turystycznych Kłodzka, które można zobaczyć w niedalekiej odległości od centrum. Co można zwiedzać w Kłodzku i czy warto tu przyjechać, czyli miejsce warte odwiedzenia. Aby uzyskać te odpowiedzi zachęcam do obejrzenia filmu. Centrum miasta, Podziemna Trasa Turystyczna, Muzeum Miasta Kłodzka oraz największa atrakcja: Twierdza Kłodzko.
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Klodzko Zwiedzanie - The Top Things Poland - ceny, bilety, twierdze, fortyfikacje
Klodzko Zwiedzanie - The Top Things to Do in Klodzko -Klodzko, Poland - ceny, bilety, twierdze, fortyfikacje Kłodzko has the perfect communication position, centrally in the Valley of Kłodzko, in the neighbourhood of well-known health resorts, excursion terrains, touristic attractionsand the Polish-Czech borderland. One's unique character Kłodzko owes unusually stormy and fascinating over 1000 - years history. The numerous relics of architecture define the climate of city - former inhabitnts' historical property as well as cultural heritage.Kłodzko is the perfect excursion base for tourists trawerse nearby mountain routes. Rocky areas and beautiful sceneries stretching from mountain tops are the best place for desirous people who want to detach for a moment from municipal turmoil and hurryInvitation to KłodzkoKłodzko has the perfect communication position, centrally in the Valley of Kłodzko, in the neighbourhood of well-known health resorts, excursion terrains, touristic attractionsand the Polish-Czech borderland. One's unique character Kłodzko owes unusually stormy and fascinating over 1000 - years history. The numerous relics of architecture define the climate of city - former inhabitnts' historical property as well as cultural heritage.Kłodzko is the perfect excursion base for tourists trawerse nearby mountain routes. Rocky areas and beautiful sceneries stretching from mountain tops are the best place for desirous people who want to detach for a moment from municipal turmoil and hurry.
The Land of Kłodzko is an ideal place for those who like silence and intercourse with nature. To birds' lovers and music lovers we propose excursions with binoculars in vicinity of fast mountain streams where their nests have the numerous species of best bird's singers'.The followers of angling will not bore also. Near Kłodzko there are many vivid fisheries. In local rivers and bright streams swim rare fish species. The land of Kłodzko is called Trout land”, and the royal trout is a regional dish.Kłodzko and neighbourhood offer lots of attraction for people who like actively spend their free time. In summer you can go for the mountain-climbing in or rest in the saddle. The net of paths and bicycle routes is very good developed. In winter you can run on ski slopes in Zieleniec, Jamrozowa Polana or Czarna Góra. The Table Mountains is the attractive terrain for lovers of gear skiing. Very good provided routes for gear round Szczeliniec Wielki assure active rest and exquisite winter panoramas.From Kłodzko is close to health resorts, which climate and unrestricted possibilities of relaxation guarantee a relaxing atmosphere. Health resorts pulsate of life during the whole year and numerous restaurants, cosy little cafes and pubs create a sociable excellent climate to meetings.The reasons for which it is worth to arrive to Kłodzko is so many. Kłodzko is a really magic place, the town of many secrets which you can discover and which you never forget.
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