There was controversy around the castle in Stobnica and… a picturesque walking route. The building itself remains inaccessible. Only a few can enter, including the winner of the auction for the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.
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The winner of the auction will have the opportunity to see what others have not seen – they will cross the threshold of the walls of one of the most famous investments in recent years. The castle in Stobnica can be seen from the outside, as part of the educational path program opened in September 2023, or during a jelly cruise on the lake surrounding the building.
BID FOR A VISIT OF THE STOBNICA CASTLE
“The person who wins the auction will therefore be the first outsider in 2025 to see the interior of the largest castle in the world,” we read in the auction description.
Stobnica Castle in May 2023TVN24
What will he see? “An impressive courtyard, a castle port, vast observation decks, a ceremonial chapel, an elite ballroom, court chambers, a gardener's cottage and… much, much more!”
He will also walk along the Forest Educational Trail running around the Castle in Stobnica. “While walking along the forest trail, you can take photos and record videos, but after crossing the gate of the walls, it will not be possible. The castle has its secrets, which it only tells a select few about!” – informs the organizer.
Stobnica Castle in August 2021Stobnica Castle in August 2021
Four people can take part in the tour. The date can be agreed with the organizer, no later than the end of April 2025.
The tour will take place in vests and helmets, because the castle is still under construction. The duration of the tour of the castle and the surrounding area was estimated at 3-4 hours. “The entire tour will be led by the construction manager, who will not only ensure safety, but will also tell many interesting stories related to the idea of building this unique building in the world. After the tour, the construction manager invites you for coffee in an atmospheric cafe at the foot of the fortifications,” we read .
Stobnica Castle (photo from December 2020)TVN 24
Two trials around the castle
The castle in Stobnica was built on the edge of the Notecka Forest in the Natura 2000 area. The building has 14 floors and a tower several dozen meters high.
The investment became famous in the summer of 2018. Then Central Anticorruption Bureau began examining the correctness of decisions issued in connection with the construction of the facility. In August 2018, the Minister of the Environment instructed the General Director for Environmental Protection to initiate an audit of the process of issuing construction decisions. The prosecutor's office was also notified in this case.
Stobnica Castle in August 2021Stobnica Castle in August 2021
There are two trials pending in the case. In the case of the castle construction, seven people were accused of certifying untruths in documents and conducting activities that threatened the environment. One of them did not live to see the trial. In the second trial, the castle's investors were accused of forging a document and depriving their partner of his property.
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The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has been playing since 1993. For 32 years, the WOŚP Foundation has been supporting the Polish health care system through one-day public collections called Finals: it buys the most modern medical equipment for hospitals, runs eight nationwide medical programs, implements an educational program and promotes a healthy lifestyle and preventive activities.
During 32 Finals, WOŚP collected nearly PLN 2.3 billion, which was used to purchase 74.5 thousand various medical devices. During most of the Finals, the Orchestra played to improve the quality of medical care for children. But not only that. In the last two years, among other things, the Foundation also conducted collections for adults: in 2023 for the fight against sepsis, and in 2024 – for the treatment of lung diseases.
The main theme of the 33rd Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is the safety and health of children, and is accompanied by the slogan: “We play for health!”. The collected funds will be allocated to the needs of pediatric hematology and oncology.
The 33rd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity will take place on Sunday, January 26, but some traditional initiatives – such as the Warsaw Run “Count yourself with diabetes!” – will be organized on Saturday, January 25. All the most important events will be available on TVN24, TVN, TTV, on MAX, Player.pl, TVN24 GO and on the tvn24.pl portal.
Main photo source: Allegro