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Photographer’s Note

Castle Ogrodzieniec is located in Podzamcze, about 2 kilometers from Ogodzieniec city.

Castle Ogrodzieniec was built on the beginning of XIV century and was a part of fortification called "Eagle's Nests".
Their purpose was to protect polish southern border from Ottoman's Empire. Castle, first was wooden then upgraded to stone.

The castle was abandoned in 1810. Part of the fortifications, towers, and other structures survived and can be seen today.

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  • Copyright: jolanta janczyk (jjanczyk) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 251 W: 0 N: 239] (1828)
  • Genre: Places
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2008-07-29
  • Categories: Castles
  • Exposure: f/6.3, 1/400 seconds
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  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2009-10-01 2:15
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