THE BLACK DOG OF OGRODZIENIEC POLAND

The castle of Ogrodzieniec is the biggest castle ruin you can see in Poland.

It is situated in the south of Poland, on the so-called “Eagle Nests Trail”. Thousands

of people visit the place every year to walk around the ruins or take part in

numerous attractions, such as medieval fairs or tournaments. But at night…

Back in the 16th

century, one of the castle owners was a noble called

Stanisław Warszycki. He decided to build a huge mansion on his estate adjoining the

castle. He did so by robbing his subjects and forcing them into slave labour. He even

created a special chamber of torture inside the outer walls of Ogrodzieniec castle,

where he used to torture the people who he suspected of keeping some money or

other treasures hidden from him.

Also his servants were terribly scared of him, as he punished them severely

even for the minor mistakes. But that is not all – he also had a habit of publicly

punishing his wife if she displeased him in any way.

Cruel Warszycki did not die his own death. He was taken to hell – alive –

and the demons ripped out his soul. Then they turned his soul into a huge, black

dog, which now has to roam the areas of the castle, howling desperately and

dragging a heavy, three-metre chain behind.

For centuries now the black dog has been haunting the castle grounds.

Many people have seen this creature and there are numerous accounts of these

encounters.

The

horrible

black dog,

which can

be seen at

night near

Ogrodzie-

niec castle.

The cruel and

ruthless owner of

the castle, after his

death turned into

a terrifying black

dog and left to

haunt the place for

ever…