Chojnik Castle
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Chojnik Castle (pronounced HOY-nick pronounced [ˈxɔjɲik], German: Kynast, 1945–1948 Polish: Chojnasty) is a castle located above the town of Sobieszów, today part of Jelenia Góra in southwestern Poland. Its remains stand on top of the Chojnik hill (627 m (2,057 ft)) within the Karkonosze National Park, overlooking the Jelenia Góra valley.
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Chojnik Castle | |
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Zamek Chojnik | |
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Architectural style | Gothic |
Location | Jelenia Góra, Poland |
Country | Poland |
Coordinates | 50°50′01″N 15°38′37″E |
Current tenants | Brotherhood of Knights of Castle Chojnik (Bractwo Rycerskie Zamku Chojnik) |
Construction started | 13th century[1] |
Completed | 14th century[1] |
Demolished | 1675[1] |
Owner | Krzysztof Leopold Polish government (last owner) |
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The building of the fortress dates back to the times of the Silesian Piasts and for most of its time was in the possession of the Schaffgotsch noble family. Today the semi-ruined stronghold is a major tourist attraction and houses a hotel and a restaurant.