Castles around Warnice, located in Pyrzyce County, offer insights into the region's historical architecture and defensive structures. While Warnice itself does not feature notable castles, the surrounding area provides several historical sites. These structures reflect various architectural styles and historical periods, contributing to the cultural landscape of the region. Visitors can explore these landmarks to understand the area's past.
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The palace in Koszewo is a historic, eclectic residence from 1914–1916, picturesquely situated on a high escarpment above Lake Miedwie in the Stargard municipality. Currently, the property is privately owned and can be admired mainly from the outside, for example, during walks or bike tours in the area. The building combines Neo-Baroque and Neoclassical elements. A characteristic feature is the tall tower with a Neo-Baroque helmet and a viewing gallery on the lake side, as well as smaller, cylindrical turrets in the corners of the facade. The entrance is adorned with a four-column portico with a balcony.
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The Giżynek Palace in Stargard is a historic, neo-Gothic residential building from the second half of the 19th century, located in the southwestern part of the city on the grounds of a former farm estate. Currently, the building serves exclusively residential purposes and is privately owned.
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The complex of medieval defensive walls in Pyrzyce is one of the most interesting and relatively well-preserved urban fortifications in the West Pomerania region, with outstanding scientific and historical values. The main ring of walls, gates, bastions, watchtowers, posterns, and elements of the ramparts - ramparts and moats (plants and gardens) have been preserved.
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The Ice Tower is located in the western section of the wall, built around 1420 (four lower storeys) and added to in the second half of the 16th century (two upper storeys), cylindrical, based on a circular plan with an external diameter of 530 cm. The ground floor housed a dungeon, above it were defence levels, the fifth storey had guard rooms, and the sixth was crowned with a viewing platform with battlements. The walls are made of ceramic bricks with wendy and irregular bonding (lower part) and Polish irregular bonding (upper part), with a cross-section of up to approx. 150 cm, unplastered, with loopholes on the fourth storey, a band frieze, and battlements.
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The defensive walls of Pyrzyce were built in four stages, from the location of the town in 1263 - to the second half of the 19th century. 16th century Stage I - until 1301: the main ring of walls was built, along with lookouts and gates. Stage II - half 14th century: in place of two gates, the lower floors of two gates were built, and three lookouts were rebuilt into defensive towers. Stage III - 15th century: construction of three towers, reconstruction of gates and superstructure of walls. Stage IV - mid 16th century: expansion of the defense system, related to the popularization of artillery. Bastions, bastions, fortifications were built, and gates and towers were added. At that time, the defense system of Pyrzyce was finally completed, resulting in the construction of: defensive walls approximately 2,000 m long and 7-9 m high, with two gates and a foregate, 44 lookouts, 8 overhead lookouts, 6 towers (including two cylindrical). The city was surrounded by a double ring of embankments and moats - approximately 2,250 m long. The moats were irrigated after opening locks from four artificially created ponds, fed with water from Sicina (a tributary of the Płonia River. Until 1574, there were no invasions by Brandenburg, Polish and Hussite troops did not breach the Pyrzyce walls. After 1750, some of the embankments were planted, and in the years 1830-45 they were turned into a promenade. The moats were filled in around 1860, and gardens were established in their place. At the end of the 18th century, the foregate of the Banska Gate was demolished, and after 1854, the foregate of the Szczecin Gate. In the 19th century, the towers served economic functions (icehouse, workshop). The former lookouts were converted into residential houses for the poor. In the years 1835-1843, the damaged parts of the walls were renovated, in 1879, a fragment of the wall in the street axis was demolished Szeroka, and numerous gates for pedestrian traffic were pierced. During World War II, the Szczecin Gate and the Monk's Tower were destroyed, as well as the upper storeys of the towers and the Banska Gate. After 1945, the city fortifications were systematically renovated and preserved.
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The High Tower, also called the Ice Tower. Built in two stages. It was both a watchtower and a prison, and later a warehouse for sheets of ice and a meat refrigerator.
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was established in the 15th and 16th centuries. The former dungeon on the lower floor was rented in the 19th century as a meat freezer. Rebuilt in the 1980s
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Private property but walkable. The ruins are under maintenance, a fantastic view of the Ina valley, countless Cranes and Egrets.
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Around Warnice, you can explore a variety of historical sites, including palaces and defensive structures. These range from the neo-gothic Giżynek Palace to the medieval Pyrzyce City Walls, which offer insights into the region's past architectural styles and defensive strategies.
While some palaces like Koszewo Palace and Giżynek Palace are privately owned and not generally open for public tours, Przelewice Palace has been restored and now functions as an education center, café, and hotel, making parts of it accessible to visitors. The Pyrzyce City Walls and the Lodowa Tower in Pyrzyce are also accessible historical sites.
The Lodowa Tower in Pyrzyce, also known as the Ice Tower, was built in two stages during the 15th and 16th centuries. It served multiple purposes throughout its history, functioning as a watchtower, a prison, and later, in the 19th century, as a warehouse for ice sheets and a meat refrigerator. It is an integral part of the historic city wall in Pyrzyce.
Yes, the Pyrzyce City Walls are considered family-friendly. The medieval city wall is almost completely preserved, and its gates are always open, allowing for an engaging historical exploration for all ages.
Yes, Przelewice Palace offers facilities including a café and a hotel. It also features a beautiful manor park and a dendrological garden, making it a pleasant stop for visitors.
The area around Warnice offers various outdoor activities. You can find numerous routes for hiking, road cycling, and running. These routes vary in difficulty, from easy loops to more moderate and difficult trails, allowing you to explore the natural surroundings while visiting historical sites.
Yes, there are easy hiking trails available. For example, you can find routes like the 'Water Tower – Mill Gate (Brama Młyńska) loop from Stargard' or the 'Bridge loop from Osiedle Letnie' which are classified as easy. You can find more options in the hiking guide for Warnice.
Koszewo Palace is an eclectic facility located on a high lakeside slope. Rebuilt in the early 20th century, it is now beautifully restored, though privately owned. Historically, it belonged to the family of General Paulus (Stalingrad) before 1945.
The castles and palaces around Warnice showcase diverse architectural styles. For instance, Giżynek Palace is built in the neo-gothic style, while Koszewo Palace is described as eclectic, reflecting various influences from its rebuild in the early 20th century. The Pyrzyce City Walls represent medieval defensive architecture.
The Pyrzyce City Walls are notably well-preserved, with an almost completely intact city wall and gates that still characterize the city's appearance today. They offer a comprehensive look at medieval defensive structures.
At Przelewice Palace, you can explore a beautifully restored 19th-century manor house, which now serves as an education center. The site also features a stunning manor park and a dendrological garden, offering both historical and natural attractions.


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