Pieskowa Skała

The Pieskowa Skała is located in Poland's Pradnick Valley. Pieskowa Skała is a limestone outcropping. This rock houses the castle, which is inaccessible from three sides. It was constructed in the 14th century by King Casimir III The Great as part of a line of 25 fortified castles that stretched from Kraków to Czstochowa. These castles are located along the Trail of the Eagles Nests. It is surrounded by the natural splendor of the Polish Jurassic Highland, sometimes known as the Polish Jura. The castle was originally erected in the Gothic architectural style and was renovated into the standard Renaissance architectural style that we are acquainted with between 1542 and 1580.

It's a great example of defensive Polish architecture. During the 17th century, bastion defences were constructed to the edifice. The 25 medieval castles were built to protect the country's southern border and the capital of Poland, Krakow, against a Czech invasion. More Than Life At Stake (1968), Janosik (1971), The Ring and the Rose (1986), With Fire and Sword (1999), and The Amazing Race have all included the castle (2006). It was also featured on a 4-zloty stamp issued by the Polish Post in 1971, which was still in use until 1994. It was included in the Polish Castles series.

Location: Sułoszowa, Poland