Knight's castle in Modliszewice

The brick building set on an island surrounded by greenery looks very picturesque. It is an interesting example of a typical residence of the wealthy Polish nobility, referring to medieval defensive traditions.

The manor house is built on a rectangular plan. In this slightly squat shape, the two cylindrical bastions covered with conical roofs and arcades on the first floor stand out.

Some sources say that Andrzej Dunin Modliszewski built a fortified manor here in the 16th century. The manor was to be bought back in 1630 by Jan Lipski, who later held the functions of the Archbishop of Gniezno, Primate of Poland and Lithuania. The manor was not the main residence of this character, serving as a summer residence.

The building often changed owners, who made subsequent changes. In the 19th century, the castle was abandoned and began to deteriorate.

During World War II, the Nazi administrator Fitting resided in a nearby manor house (not preserved to this day) in Modliszewice. Known for his cruelty, he was liquidated by Home Army partisans.

In the 1980s, the manor was partially rebuilt and protected against destruction.