Tropsztyn Castle

The castle rises on a steep hill 429 m above sea level. It used to guard the Sądecka Gate, through which two important trade routes led: water and land, leading to upper Hungary. In 1995, the reconstruction of the ruins began and today, during the holiday season, the reconstructed castle is open to the public. However, renovation works are still not completed. The Tropsztyn Castle Reconstruction Foundation intends to set up a museum here, devoted mainly to Inca culture.

It is related to the history of the castle. In the 18th century, the owner of the property - Sebastian Berzewiczy, left for Peru, where he married an Indian woman. Their daughter Umina went with her family to Europe, taking with her part of the Inca treasure. The legendary treasure to be cursed is said to have been hidden somewhere in the castle.

The castle was probably built in the 13th century. The stronghold was conquered and ruined already in the 16th century. During World War I, the Austrian army built trenches on the castle hill, further destroying the building. Currently, the castle is in private hands.