Malbork Castle Museum, Medieval castle museum in Malbork, Poland
Malbork Castle Museum covers more than 21 hectares with three fortified sections: the High Castle, the Middle Castle, and the Outer Ward, linked by defensive moats and brick walls. The complex ranks among Europe's largest brick fortresses and houses exhibitions on armor, ceramics, and crafts from several centuries.
The Teutonic Knights began building the fortress in 1274 on the banks of the Nogat River and expanded it until 1406 into the largest Order headquarters in Europe. After the Thirteen Years' War, the castle passed to the Polish crown in 1457 and served as a royal residence.
The museum displays rooms with medieval stove remnants, wall paintings, and vaulted ceilings that help visitors imagine the daily life of the Teutonic Knights. You can see reconstructed furniture and tableware that give a sense of everyday routines in the 14th century.
The three guided routes last between one and three hours, with audio guides in several languages and printed guides in eight languages. During summer, crowds increase, so an early morning or late afternoon visit works better.
A combined ticket grants access to three castles managed by the museum for 14 days: besides Malbork, the sites in Kwidzyn and Sztum. On select days throughout the year, a light show on the facade recreates scenes from the past.
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