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DescriptionTykocin - Zamek - SE.jpg
English: Castle built in 1433 by trakai and vilnus voivode Jan Gasztołd on place of old wooden fortress from 1st quarter of XIV century. Expanded in 1550-1582 by king Sigismund Augustus. Expansion was directed by military engineer and royal builder, Hiob Bretfus. After expansion one of the most powerful forts on lowland plains. Destroyed 1771/1914. Partially rebuilt in 2005.
Polski: Zamek zbudowany w 1433 roku przez wojewodę trockiego i wileńskiego Jana Gasztołda na miejscu drewnianej warowni z 1 ćw. XIV w. Rozbudowany w latach 1550-1582 przez króla Zygmunta Augusta. Rozbudową kierował inżynier wojskowy i budowniczy królewski, Hiob Bretfus. Po rozbudowie jedna z najpotężniejszych fortec wzniesionych na terenach nizinnych. Zniszczony w 1771/1914r. Częściowo odbudowany w 2005r.
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