Kurzętnik Castle, Medieval castle ruins on Drwęca River bank in Kurzętnik, Poland
Kurzętnik Castle is a fortress ruin on the Drwęca River bank in Kurzętnik, Poland, with a rectangular layout and a main building in its southern section. The remaining walls vary in height and structure, showing the original defensive design of the complex.
The fortress was built by the Teutonic Knights in the 14th century and faced several attacks, including a raid by Polish forces in 1414. The Swedish invasion in the 17th century caused major damage that shaped how the structure appears today.
The ruins show how people built fortresses in medieval Poland, using stones from the land with little brick material. This building method was common for defensive structures across the region.
The ruins are freely accessible and can be reached by following a path from the nearby church. You can explore the site at your own pace without restrictions or entrance fees.
The fortress walls still stand at considerable height and preserve their original defensive towers built into the perimeter. These remains give visitors a rare sense of the actual scale and strength of the medieval fortification.
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