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Ducal Castle
The Ducal Castle (Castle of the Dukes of Pomerania) is a Renaissance castle on Castle Hill in Szczecin's Old Town, built in Gothic and Pomeranian mannerist styles. Originating in the 14th century, it was rebuilt in the 1573–1582 mannerist renovation that closed the courtyard with new wings; it later became a Swedish and Prussian seat and was largely rebuilt after World War II. Today it functions as a major cultural centre in West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Its prime
1582
Today
Restored
As it stood in 1582
The shape it held in its prime.
A mannerist Renaissance ducal residence formed of connected wings that close around a central courtyard, with a prominent main gate bearing the ducal crest on the exterior façade. The northern wing contains the chapel and the eastern and southern wings complete the courtyard envelope. The roofline reads as a sequence of gabled attics typical of Pomeranian mannerism. The castle sits on Castle Hill within Szczecin's Old Town, set back from the Oder river; at its prime the ensemble appears complete and occupied.
Step inside
8 places to explore in 1582.
The record describes 8 distinct spots at Ducal Castle — including 2 interiors: northern wing chapel (interior/exterior), ducal apartments / housing complex. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
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