Silver Mountain battle

Silver Mountain took its name from the existing mines in the area of silver. The biggest attractions of the region will undoubtedly be towering over her fortress Srebrnogórska. Every year there are productions in the Silver Mountain battle for the conquest of the fortress, as well as theatrical events, concerts, folk fiesta. Donżon, the highest, was the main point of a military fortress, it was here that the Prussian army the longest resisted the invaders. The jail housed Donżonie garrison and prison politico-criminal. After leaving the Fortress troops had been earmarked for training ground, causing great destruction through shooting drills. Only the intervention of people saved from complete destruction of the fortress. In the early twentieth century fortress Srebrnogórska belonged to the most visited places. In the company of lovers of the earth walls created srebrnogórskiej Museum of Weapons of the Old, which gradually supplemented with new specimens of weapons. In the postwar period Donżon disrepair, mainly through Rąbież building elements. In the ’60s launched a campaign ZHP Donżona treatments and other elements of the fortress, mainly through clearing drainage systems, protected and repaired walls. Donżon is open to tourists for the whole year, the guides at the former Prussian army uniforms tours of the mysterious dungeons, doing shooting with firearms, mortar and pestle. The walls Donżona can enjoy beautiful views of the Owl Mountains, and part of Bardzkie Klodzko Valley. Silver Mountain is the place to which we will certainly return.