Oporow is located 15 km from Kutno ( 60 km from Łódź) in a terrain hardly covered with forests, muds, and swamps. A small castle belonged to the Oporowski family, one of the more influential families of the Jagiellonian court. The castle is located on a specially created island surrounded by a moat.
The uniqueness of that place does not come from the fact that it is located in a deserted village, but from the fact that unlike most medieval buildings, it has never been destroyed. It's the only medieval castle in Poland that has never been destroyed.
This small castle is considered the pearl of a medieval mansion in Poland. It can not be equated with royal castles, perhaps, but is even considered to be better. Reason: all were destroyed during the war. The foundations were mainly left; all were restored after the war and changed by the centuries. Here, nothing has changed.
The interior is original Gothic in every detail of the building. We have original walls, wooden passages, beautifully decorated ceilings, and a still-working castle moat. The only one in Poland. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful, well-kept park and ponds. Fish were raised in the ponds, which the family sold and maintained from this trade. Collections are also amazing, mostly of furniture. We can also see here a beautiful, unique copy of the Cesare Borgia painting.
In the building, there are very nice, helpful people. Brochures about castles are available in other languages. It's a well-organized place, but it is forgotten , perhaps due to its distance from the main roads. Excellent place to relax and enjoy. In the outbuilding, there are apartments for rent for conferences. Unfortunately, you should take food, the closest restaurant is in Kutno. Maybe one day this place will be more popular.
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