The Lubomirski Castle
The Lubomirski Castle is one of the most attractive sights of Rzeszów, although it is only a hundred years old.

Until 1980 the castle served as a prison, but today the building seats the court.

The first defensive residence was built on this site at the turn of the 16th century probably by the owner of Rzeszów, Mikołaj Spytek Ligęza. However, the successors, the Lubomirski family built a genuine fortification here, based on
a style called “palazzo in fortezza”.

In 1820 it was bought by the Austrians, who established the seat of court and a prison here. In 1842 the ruined castle was destroyed by fire and thus, in the late 19th century it was decided

to salvage the castle with the reconstruction being planned. However, while initial works were taking place it became obvious that it could not be saved and so in 1902 it was demolished.

The new structure which was built between 1903 and 1904, resembled the former Lubomirski fortress in design. It is quadrangular in shape with
a courtyard in the centre and a tower gate, the whole being surrounded by fortifications and a moat with the bridge providing the only way to enter.

This new building was constructed with the purpose of housing
a court and prison. Not only ordinary criminals but also political prisoners served their sentences here, including Wincenty Witos, whom the Germans detained during World War II in an attempt to coax him into creating
a collaboration government.

In 1996, the Museum of Law was established here.

At present, in the castle rooms, various exhibitions and concerts are held, and the courtyard is used for staging theatrical plays in the open air.

Lubomirski family built a genuine fortification here, based on a style called "palazzo in forteza"