Niepolomice Castle, situated some 20km from the centre of Kraków, used to be a refuge for the royal court during the time of plagues. Built in the 14th century in the late Gothic style, it was renovated centuries later and turned into a beautiful Renaissance residence. Although damaged during the 17th century wars and used as a military camp by the Austrians in the 19th century, it was restored after World War I.
It's definitely worth a visit since the Renaissance courtyard, gate and some of the chambers have remained practically intact.
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