Dzików Castle

Tarnobrzeg, Poland

---

Dzików Castle in Tarnobrzeg, Poland, dates back to the 15th century and was historically a fortified residence built to guard the Vistula River waterway. Acquired by the Tarnowski family in 1522, it was expanded and reconstructed over centuries, notably undergoing neo-Gothic renovations after damage in the early 19th century and a Baroque revival following a destructive fire in 1927.

The castle is famed for the Dzików Confederation of 1734, an unsuccessful political movement aiming to restore Stanisław Leszczyński as king of Poland. It once housed an impressive art collection including masterpieces by Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt, and important Polish historical manuscripts such as the oldest copy of Pan Tadeusz and Bogurodzica. 

The surrounding extensive park with natural monuments complements the site. Despite the loss and dispersion of many treasures due to wars and fire, the castle remains a cultural landmark representing Poland’s noble heritage and artistic history.