Przezmark Castle, Teutonic castle in Przezmark, Poland
Przezmark Castle is a Teutonic fortress positioned on a peninsula between two lakes in the Pomeranian region. The complex includes several preserved structures, most notably a six-story tower with ornamental brick facades that served as a prison facility.
The fortress was built in the early 14th century as part of the Teutonic order's infrastructure and initially served as an administrative center. Over time its purpose shifted and it became integrated into the regional power structure of the order.
The place name derives from its medieval commander and still shapes the region's identity today. Visitors can read in the buildings and layout how central this fortress was to local development.
The tower is accessible to visitors and offers views of the lakes and surrounding landscape from above. The site is best explored during daylight, and comfortable shoes are recommended due to paved paths and stairs.
Archaeological work uncovered the foundations of a tower in the northwestern corner of the outer defenses, revealing the original three-part structure of the complex. These discoveries allowed researchers to better understand the fortress's initial design.
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