Katowice, Ogrodzieniec Castle offers some of the most stunning views in the
Kraków-CzÄstochowa Upland. Perched atop the highest point in the upland chain at
504m, this legendary castle is surrounded by some of the most picturesque, imposing inselbergs in the area â an attraction in themselves. The castle and its scenic surrounds are actually located about 2km east of Ogrodzieniec in
Podzamcze. Like the other Jura castles, Ogrodzieniec was built on the initiative of King Kazimierz in the 14th century (part of the defensive line known as the
Eagles' Nests) before the Boner family enlarged and converted it into a Renaissance residence said to rival