The European castle with a dark Nazi secret and Ancient CIty

Open Resource

Year Published

2026

Contributing Organizations

Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA)

French Development Agency (AFD)

Type of Resource

Webinar or Podcast

Guidance

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Climate Strategy & Capabilities

Topic 2

Technical Assistance & Project Preparation

Target Audience

Accelerators

Asset Managers

Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs

Asset Owners

Financial Services Providers

Relevant Geography

North America

Europe

Africa

Open Resource

Resource Description

The road to Książ Castle feels almost too peaceful. Forested hills roll off into the distance, yew trees as far as the eye can see. And then a colossal building rears up over the landscape of Lower Silesia — dramatic and impossible to ignore.

Why This Matters

Książ’s history stretches back to the Middle Ages, when Silesian duke Bolko I the Strict built a fortress on this hilltop. Over time it expanded into a grander residence.