Famous people of the castle
Jan Rybkowski (1912-1987)
In 1951, director born in Ostrowiec was visiting Iłża and the castle hill, in 1953 during shooting psychological...
Andrzej Wajda (1926-2016)
In 1951, the director during shooting his first movie – documentary étude titled Iłża pottery, he visited Iłża castle ruins with his crew...
Jacek Malczewski (1854-1929)
Painter visited the castle ruins during one of his travels. During his visit at the castle hill, he made a drawing of the tower.
Charles X Gustav of Sweden (1622-1660)
King of Sweden visit Iłża in autumn of 1655 during his military actions during the Deluge and after conquering the fortress.
John II Casimir Vasa (1609-1672)
As a prince, he was present during the meeting of his brother, Władysław IV, with Cecilia Renata, which took place in 1637.
Władysław IV Vasa (1595-1648)
King of Poland came to the Iłża castle to meet his fiancée, Cecilia Renata.
Cecilia Renata of Austria (1611-1644)
Future queen of Poland met her future husband, king Władysław IV on her way to her wedding at Iłża castle...
Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632)
King of Poland visited in Iłża after the victorious battle of Guzów (6 July 1607), when he defeated the rebellion (Rokosz Zebrzydowski).
Jean de Monluc (died 1579)
Bishop of Valencia and a French deputy visited Iłża in April 1573 during a mission to gain support for Henry III of France.
Giovanni Francesco Commendone (1523-1584)
Papal nuncio coming from the Holy See was a guest of the castle and then owner Bishop Filip Padniewski in 1563.
Jan Kochanowski (approx. 1530-1584)
One of the most famous humanists of the Renaissance era stayed in the castle in 1562 during the bishop's courts...
Sigismund I the Old
King of Poland visited the castle after his coronation in 1507. In 1511, while staying in the fortress, he issued a privilege for Iłża to collect bridge tolls...
Alexander Jagiellon (1461-1506)
King of Poland stayed in the castle on his way from Lithuania to Cracow for his coronation at Wawel castle in December 1501.
Jan Długosz (1415-1480)
Presence of this chronicler of Polish history was confirmed in September 1460, when then owner of the castle, Bishop...
Władysław II Jagiełło (1351 or 1361 – 1434)
King of Poland visited Iłża castle on multiple occasions, since he travelled around the country a lot. His first stay was on...