For a good reason it has been voted one of the 7 new wonders of Poland in the 2013 National Geographic Traveller poll. It is called the Silesian Wawel.
Monumental, impressive, with centuries-old history and, what is crucial, open to the public. The Gothic residential and defence building was erected in the 13th century. It received its Renaissance style in the 16th century. Until the 17th century the castle was the seat of the Duchy of Brzeg, before falling into disrepair for many years. In the inter-war period, the Town Museum opened here. An extensive renovation, necessary after WWII, was carried out in the years 1966- 1990. Today it houses the Museum of the Silesia Piasts.
In 2018 it was registered by the Polish President as a Historical Monument.
