Przezmark Castle, Teutonic castle in Przezmark, Poland
Przezmark Castle is a Teutonic Order fortress built on a peninsula between two lakes in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. The site has several brick structures still standing, with a six-story tower at its center featuring decorative brick facades.
The fortress was built in the early 14th century by the Teutonic Order as a regional administrative center. Its role changed over time, and the tower later served as a prison.
The name Przezmark comes from a medieval Teutonic commander, and locals still use it to identify the whole area around the lakes. Walking through the site, you can see how the layout was designed to control the water routes between the two lakes.
The tower is open to visitors and gives a view over both lakes from the top floors. Wear sturdy shoes, as the paths and internal stairs can be uneven, and plan your visit during daylight hours.
Excavations revealed the foundations of a tower in the northwestern corner of the outer walls, showing that the original fortress had a three-part layout not visible above ground today. This discovery helped researchers piece together how the complex looked when it was first built.
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