Lidzbark Bishops' Castle (Zamek Biskupow Warminskich)
Lidzbark Bishops' Castle (Zamek Biskupow Warminskich)
Lidzbark Bishops' Castle (Zamek Biskupow Warminskich)
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Mateusz Franckiewicz
Gdansk, Poland590 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
The museum is located in one of the best-preserved Gothic castles in Poland. For over 400 years it was the main seat of Warmia bishops. Until 1795, eminent representatives of culture and science resided here as bishops. Nicolaus Copernicus lived here for several years and the most famous bishop, Ignacy Krasicki, who did not like the castle and stayed in it only in summer. The castle can be visited from the basement to the upper floors. The most interesting interiors are on the first floor: the castle chapel, the great refectory, the house chapel, the audience hall. The two-story cloisters are said to be the only ones in Poland that have survived intact.
Written April 1, 2022
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William S
Huntingdon, UK19 contributions
Oct 2011 • Solo
My wife is from this city and I've been here many times. This Castle is something that has seen colourful history and amazing changes over the years. As far as history and war is concerned then all historians should visit at least once (for several hours), given that Lidzbark has had it's share of Prussian, Russian, Polish and Germanic connections. It is quite a beauty (especially since refurbishment work) and is now funded I believe by a Scandinavian based culture heritage company of sorts. It is a baby as far as tourism is concerned because it lacks staff but the castle itself is several floors high, with a mixture of old woods, new scaffold, dungeons and unique brickwork. typicaly surrounded by a moat but with a modest courtyard, it goes below the level of the river and has some beautiful internal decor with an abundance of different rooms. Cheap if you pay in Euros or pound but about average if you are using Zloty. If you are in Lidzbark for any reason, you will miss out if you don't visit this castle.
Written April 2, 2012
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dom_d_man
Whitby, Canada55 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the lack of English explanations - and lack of signage overall even in Polish like what was this room used for....
Luckily I speak Polish and a lovely lady Maria asked us if we’d like a private tour (in Polish which was fine for my husband and I) and it was awesome - thoroughly explained the history and absolutely everything - it took around 2 hours.
If it wasn’t for her and explaining everything it would have been impressive sure, but wouldn’t know much about the castle, the people, the history, etc
Luckily I speak Polish and a lovely lady Maria asked us if we’d like a private tour (in Polish which was fine for my husband and I) and it was awesome - thoroughly explained the history and absolutely everything - it took around 2 hours.
If it wasn’t for her and explaining everything it would have been impressive sure, but wouldn’t know much about the castle, the people, the history, etc
Written October 1, 2019
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gjbli
Warsaw, Poland36 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
This rating is not a reflection of my opinion of this historical monument (which I would problably rank to be a 4.5 or 5 star attraction). The problem is - the musem was CLOSED and inaccessible to the public during 10th - 11th of November. Well, 10th happened to be Monday (most museums closed on this weekday), 11th of November is a major national holiday in Poland, is there a better reason to close the gates and call it a day? For the custodians of the "Muzeum Warmii i Mazur" which is responsible for Lidzbark Bishops' Castle obviously YES. Lidzbark was full of turrists during the long weekend mostly because of the holiday, and closing the gates is more than a misunderstanding, for me it is a reflection of uttermost and terminal stupidity of the custodians. Ladies and Gentleman currators / custodians!!! Wake up, communism has ended in 1989 - time to stop pretending that you are doing something for the public! If you can't understand that the times have changed, perhaps it is time for you to make place for someone who understands?
Written November 11, 2014
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Utan_namn
Bergen, Norway145 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
I was looking forward to visiting the Bishop`s castle as I`v heard a great deal about the place. Aesthetically the destination does not in any way disappoint; the small old town, the beautiful brick church, the lazy river curling around the castle- picture perfect. First challenge happened at entrance; the museum does not offer payment by card, only cash. I really had to dig around in my pockets to find enough to cover the ticket, and in my opinion it is unacceptable in this day and time to have a moderately large museum which does not accept payment by card. When I entered the exhibition the next disappointment befell me; absolutely no signs or notes were in other languages than Polish. Not a single one, except for signs reminding guests to to touch anything. This is also an unacceptable feature of a museum if they wish to entertain foreign guests. Maybe the lack of non-Polish information is an expression of desire to take on a guide, as there were a really pushy guide outside the museum grounds. When he offered a guided tour in German and I politely said no, he asked "Why ever not" in a grumpy voice. That encounter is of course not the museum`s fault, but there are plenty of faults they could take on- especially related to the lack of languages.
Written July 4, 2018
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tzd60820
Vancouver, WA361 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
The castle is very impressive. No kidding, if you in the region it is definitively worth the trip. We didn't take a guide, but had advantage of talking to the security staff. They were extremely friendly, pointed us to the most important items, and explained the history. Thanks to them, we could move with our own pace and have great interaction with these experts. It was great.
There are other attractions in town not mentioned in "thinks to do" for Lidzbark. One is the Orangery of Krasicki ~ at Ignacego Krasickiego 2. Two wings stairs leads to the Orangery on the top of hill. Very picturesque.
Behind the Orangery, there is an old cemetery with the Way of the Cross. If you follow, it will lead you to the Golgotha t the top of the hill, and old Pieta statue. Beautiful.
There are other attractions in town not mentioned in "thinks to do" for Lidzbark. One is the Orangery of Krasicki ~ at Ignacego Krasickiego 2. Two wings stairs leads to the Orangery on the top of hill. Very picturesque.
Behind the Orangery, there is an old cemetery with the Way of the Cross. If you follow, it will lead you to the Golgotha t the top of the hill, and old Pieta statue. Beautiful.
Written August 19, 2017
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Agnieszka K
Colonia, NJ346 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
This was a highlight of my visit to this region of Poland. Great architecture and deep history, I don't know which was more fascinating. Caste was built between 1350-1401 as a seat of the Warmian bishops, later going into the hands of Teutonic Order... The last residing bishop was Ignacy Krasicki - (well know Polish poet and playwriter)...The castle is a beauty... stroll thru the corridors, courtyard... all of them adorn with cloisters (the only historical cloisters in Poland which have not architecturall changed).
I am suggesting to hire a guide - to tell you more of the castle's history.
At oposite side of the gothic castle the hotel is located ( used to belog to the castle as well - but built different time as the castle itself)... happy touring everyone!
I am suggesting to hire a guide - to tell you more of the castle's history.
At oposite side of the gothic castle the hotel is located ( used to belog to the castle as well - but built different time as the castle itself)... happy touring everyone!
Written August 2, 2017
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JacquelineGeorge
Cooktown, Australia46 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
The palace/castle of the bishop princes of Lidzbark Warminski has somehow survived more or less intact even though it is in the debatable lands between Russia, Poland and Prussia. It is a geaqt building and part of it is occupied by the Hotel Krasicki. Inside there are limited displays of weaponry and something of life under the bishops, but I couldn't help feeling that, for such an important administrative hub, much more could be said.
Perhaps thaqt's just me being picky - the building itself is both beautiful and impressive. I did not take to the more modern art displayed on the upper floors. Mostly pretty ordinary and nothing grabbed my attention.
Overall, it is a must-see site and hopefully the ongoing work will improve the displays
Perhaps thaqt's just me being picky - the building itself is both beautiful and impressive. I did not take to the more modern art displayed on the upper floors. Mostly pretty ordinary and nothing grabbed my attention.
Overall, it is a must-see site and hopefully the ongoing work will improve the displays
Written October 3, 2016
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Tomasz K
Warsaw, Poland120 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
What we really liked was that we were almost alone in the castle while visiting. There's good selection of medieval (and later) armours, weapons, amenities, furniture and other historical artefacts to see. Plus there is a bonus of modern art gallery on top floor. OK, it's a little old fashioned museum, but that's where the charm is in this case.
Written April 23, 2014
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Bartos999
Gdynia, Poland178 contributions
Aug 2011 • Family
it is well preserved with a nice chapel. It's worth seeing. You can rent a costume there and take some funny picture in the chambers, it is great idea!
Written December 22, 2011
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- Lidzbark Bishops' Castle (Zamek Biskupow Warminskich) is open:
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- Hotels near Lidzbark Bishops' Castle (Zamek Biskupow Warminskich):
- (0.01 mi) Hotel Krasicki
- (0.11 mi) Hotel Kopernik
- (0.26 mi) Hotelik Przy Bramie
- (0.10 mi) Noclegi rodzinne Komfort
- (0.41 mi) Duet Hostel
- Restaurants near Lidzbark Bishops' Castle (Zamek Biskupow Warminskich):
- (0.01 mi) Restauracja Alegoria
- (0.11 mi) Caffe Pasja
- (0.12 mi) Dolce Vita
- (0.12 mi) Pivnica
- (0.31 mi) Zloty Rog Cukiernia
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