Przegorzały

Przegorzały Castle is situated in the Przegorzały neighborhood of Kraków, Poland, specifically within the Zwierzyniec district. Located approximately 6.5 kilometers west of the city center, the site rests on the edge of the Wolski Woods and overlooks the Vistula River, near the historic Kościuszko Mound. While the area was originally a separate village first documented in 1162 as property of the Norbertine Sisters, it retains a semi-rural character today despite being incorporated into Kraków during the Nazi occupation in 1941.

The architectural complex known today consists of two distinct parts with different origins. The structure called the Bastion was originally built in the 1920s by Polish art historian Adolf Szyszko-Bohusz as his private residence, which he named Belvedere for its scenic views. During World War II, Nazi forces confiscated the property and constructed a larger adjoining building known as Schloss Wartenberg to serve as a residence for high-ranking officials, including Otto Wächter and Luftwaffe officers. This expansion transformed the site into a significant administrative hub for the occupiers.

The location holds profound historical significance beyond its architecture, as it is adjacent to Glinik, a site where over a thousand people, largely ethnic Poles accused of resistance activities, were executed during the war. Following the conflict, the buildings were repurposed for academic and public use. Currently, the complex houses the Institute of European Studies of the Jagiellonian University and includes a restaurant, preserving the structure while serving the modern community.