Morąg Castle, Gothic castle in Morąg, Poland
Morąg Castle is a fortified structure positioned on a trapezoidal promontory near the former Mrągowskie Lake, featuring defensive walls and an octagonal tower at its eastern corner. The gate wing consists of two stories with a plastered exterior and sits at Zamkowa 15.
The castle was built by the Teutonic Knights around 1280 as a wooden fortress. Between 1331 and 1384, it underwent major reconstruction as a brick structure to serve as an administrative center for the order.
The gate wing's wooden ceilings display carved plant motifs and human figures from Renaissance times. These decorative details were rediscovered during restoration and show the craftsmanship of the era.
The location is straightforward to find due to its central placement in the town. The site can be visited throughout the year, with the architectural features visible from the surrounding streets.
Archaeological surveys uncovered stone foundations of medieval structures and traces of defensive walls buried beneath the ground. Restoration work in 2005 brought the original pointed-arch gateway to light.
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