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Czocha Castle

August 28, 2023

Czocha Castle (pronounced Cho-ha [ˈt͡ʂɔxa], German: Tzschocha, Latin: Caychow) is a defensive castle in the village of Sucha (Gmina Lesna), Lubań County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in southwestern Poland. The castle is located on Lake Leśnia, near the Kwisa river, in what is now the Polish part of Upper Lusatia. Czocha castle was built on gneiss rock, and its oldest part is the keep, to which housing structures were later added.

Czocha Castle
Zamek Czocha
The main part of the Castle
location within Poland
Czocha Castle (Lower Silesian Voivodeship)
General information
LocationSucha, Poland
CountryPoland
Coordinates51°1′50″N 15°18′13″E / 51.03056°N 15.30361°E / 51.03056; 15.30361
Construction started13th century[1]
Completed14th century[2]
OwnerErnst Freiherr von Gütschow
Polish Army
Hotel Group WAM (last owner)
Website
Official Website

History Edit

Czocha Castle began as a stronghold, on the Bohemian-Lusatian border. Its construction was ordered by Wenceslaus I of Bohemia, in the middle of the 13th century (1241–1247). In 1253 castle was handed over to Konrad von Wallhausen, Bishop of Meissen. In 1319 the complex became part of the dukedom of Henry I of Jawor. After his death, it was taken over by another Silesian prince, Bolko II the Small, and his wife Agnes (see Duchy of Silesia). The origin of the stone castle dates back to 1329.

In the mid-14th century, Czocha Castle was annexed by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia. Then, between 1389 and 1453, it belonged to the noble families of von Dohn and von Kluks. Reinforced, the complex was besieged by the Hussites in the early 15th century, who captured it in 1427, and remained in the castle for unknown time (see Hussite Wars). In 1453, the castle was purchased by the family of von Nostitz, who owned it for 250 years, making several changes through remodelling projects in 1525 and 1611. Czocha's walls were strengthened and reinforced, which thwarted a Swedish siege of the complex during the Thirty Years War. In 1703, the castle was purchased by Jan Hartwig von Uechtritz, influential courtier of Augustus II the Strong. On August 17, 1793, the whole complex burned in a fire.

In 1909, Czocha was bought by a cigar manufacturer from Dresden, Ernst Gutschow, who ordered major remodelling, carried out by Berlin architect Bodo Ebhardt, based on a 1703 painting of the castle. Gutschow, who was close to the Russian Imperial Court and hosted several White emigres in Czocha, lived in the castle until March 1945. Upon leaving, he packed up the most valuable possessions and moved them out.

After World War II, the castle was ransacked several times, both by soldiers of the Red Army, and Polish thieves, who came to the so-called Recovered Territories from central and eastern part of the country. Pieces of furniture and other goods were stolen, and in the late 1940s and early 1950s, the castle was home to refugees from Greece (see Greek Civil War). In 1952, Czocha was taken over by the Polish Army. Used as a military vacation resort, it was erased from official maps. The castle has been open to the public since September 1996 as a hotel[1] and conference centre.

The complex was featured in several movies and television series, including a popular 1963 comedy, Gdzie jest generał? (Where is the General?), Legenda, The Hexer (film), The Hexer (TV series), Beyond Sherwood Forest, Spellbinder and serial The Secret of the Cipher Fortress.

Since 2014 the castle is also used as a setting for College of Wizardry, a live action role-playing game (LARP) that takes place in their own universe and can be compared to Harry Potter. There was a hiatus in 2019 after ongoing issues within its founding organization threatened to end the series.[3] However, a crowdfunding action saved the LARP and a new organizing team has continued organizing events at the castle.

Gallery Edit

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    Overview of the castle

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    Czocha Castle, view from the Kwisa river

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    The castle in winter

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    Front view

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    The bridge

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    The gate to the castle

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    Interior

See also Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ a b "History of Czocha Castle". May 15, 2010.
  2. ^ . May 15, 2010. Archived from the original on May 12, 2010.
  3. ^ Ballou, Elizabeth. "Poor Pay, Abuse, And Harassment: How The World's Biggest Wizard School Lost Its Magic". Kotaku. Retrieved June 8, 2020.

External links Edit

  • Official website   (in Polish)
  • Photo gallery of the castle
  • sekulada.com: Zamek Czocha - Wielka Enigma (in Polish)

August 28, 2023
czocha, castle, pronounced, ʂɔxa, german, tzschocha, latin, caychow, defensive, castle, village, sucha, gmina, lesna, lubań, county, lower, silesian, voivodeship, southwestern, poland, castle, located, lake, leśnia, near, kwisa, river, what, polish, part, uppe. Czocha Castle pronounced Cho ha ˈt ʂɔxa German Tzschocha Latin Caychow is a defensive castle in the village of Sucha Gmina Lesna Luban County Lower Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland The castle is located on Lake Lesnia near the Kwisa river in what is now the Polish part of Upper Lusatia Czocha castle was built on gneiss rock and its oldest part is the keep to which housing structures were later added Czocha CastleZamek CzochaThe main part of the Castlelocation within PolandShow map of PolandCzocha Castle Lower Silesian Voivodeship Show map of Lower Silesian VoivodeshipGeneral informationLocationSucha PolandCountryPolandCoordinates51 1 50 N 15 18 13 E 51 03056 N 15 30361 E 51 03056 15 30361Construction started13th century 1 Completed14th century 2 OwnerErnst Freiherr von GutschowPolish ArmyHotel Group WAM last owner WebsiteOfficial Website Contents 1 History 2 Gallery 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditCzocha Castle began as a stronghold on the Bohemian Lusatian border Its construction was ordered by Wenceslaus I of Bohemia in the middle of the 13th century 1241 1247 In 1253 castle was handed over to Konrad von Wallhausen Bishop of Meissen In 1319 the complex became part of the dukedom of Henry I of Jawor After his death it was taken over by another Silesian prince Bolko II the Small and his wife Agnes see Duchy of Silesia The origin of the stone castle dates back to 1329 In the mid 14th century Czocha Castle was annexed by Charles IV Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia Then between 1389 and 1453 it belonged to the noble families of von Dohn and von Kluks Reinforced the complex was besieged by the Hussites in the early 15th century who captured it in 1427 and remained in the castle for unknown time see Hussite Wars In 1453 the castle was purchased by the family of von Nostitz who owned it for 250 years making several changes through remodelling projects in 1525 and 1611 Czocha s walls were strengthened and reinforced which thwarted a Swedish siege of the complex during the Thirty Years War In 1703 the castle was purchased by Jan Hartwig von Uechtritz influential courtier of Augustus II the Strong On August 17 1793 the whole complex burned in a fire In 1909 Czocha was bought by a cigar manufacturer from Dresden Ernst Gutschow who ordered major remodelling carried out by Berlin architect Bodo Ebhardt based on a 1703 painting of the castle Gutschow who was close to the Russian Imperial Court and hosted several White emigres in Czocha lived in the castle until March 1945 Upon leaving he packed up the most valuable possessions and moved them out After World War II the castle was ransacked several times both by soldiers of the Red Army and Polish thieves who came to the so called Recovered Territories from central and eastern part of the country Pieces of furniture and other goods were stolen and in the late 1940s and early 1950s the castle was home to refugees from Greece see Greek Civil War In 1952 Czocha was taken over by the Polish Army Used as a military vacation resort it was erased from official maps The castle has been open to the public since September 1996 as a hotel 1 and conference centre The complex was featured in several movies and television series including a popular 1963 comedy Gdzie jest general Where is the General Legenda The Hexer film The Hexer TV series Beyond Sherwood Forest Spellbinder and serial The Secret of the Cipher Fortress Since 2014 the castle is also used as a setting for College of Wizardry a live action role playing game LARP that takes place in their own universe and can be compared to Harry Potter There was a hiatus in 2019 after ongoing issues within its founding organization threatened to end the series 3 However a crowdfunding action saved the LARP and a new organizing team has continued organizing events at the castle Gallery Edit Overview of the castle Czocha Castle view from the Kwisa river The castle in winter Front view The bridge The gate to the castle InteriorSee also EditList of castles in PolandReferences Edit a b History of Czocha Castle May 15 2010 History of Czocha Castle May 15 2010 Archived from the original on May 12 2010 Ballou Elizabeth Poor Pay Abuse And Harassment How The World s Biggest Wizard School Lost Its Magic Kotaku Retrieved June 8 2020 External links EditOfficial website in Polish Photo gallery of the castle sekulada com Zamek Czocha Wielka Enigma in Polish Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Czocha Castle amp oldid 1169167220, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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