Poland - Smoleń Castle

Smoleń Castle, was erected by Otto of Pilica in the second half of the 14th century.Than it often changed hands and belonged to Seweryn Boner, Filip Padniewski and his nephew,Wojciech Padniewski. In 1655 the castle was burned down by the Swedish invaders.During the World War I it was the scene of fierce fighting between the Austrian and the Russian troops(1914).Its present owner is Pilica commune.

Sender: Przemyslaw Reinfus