Knights' Castle in Stare Gliwice

The former knights' manor in Stare Gliwice, today a district of Gliwice, is a Gothic building of stone and brick converted into a granary. It belonged to the Trach family, and in the 19th century it began to serve as a grain store.

History of the manor

The original knights' castle was built in the 15th-16th century. According to a study by Wrocław University of Science and Technology, the Trach family owned the estate from at least 1513, through the 17th century. The estate later belonged to the Welczek family, who kept it until 1945. In 1784 the building was already described as a ruin, and in the 19th century it was converted into a granary.

What remains of the building

The complex once comprised a castle house, a residential building, a perimeter wall, a moat and an underground cellar. The granary and one residential building have survived to this day. The main block stands on a rectangular plan, has a Gothic stone and brick structure and originally had 2-3 storeys with wooden ceilings. The large rectangular windows with segmental arches were reduced when the interior was adapted for grain storage.

Practical information

• Address: Wiejska 16B, Gliwice (Stare Gliwice).
• A restaurant operates in the building, so the interiors are accessible on its terms. Check the hours and conditions of a visit with the operator before you arrive.
• The building can be seen from the outside from the road, with no separate visiting route.