Malbork Castle, Medieval fortress in Malbork, Poland
The red brick structure rises above the Nogat River with its three distinct sections: High Castle, Middle Castle, and Lower Castle connected by multiple towers.
The Teutonic Knights constructed this fortress between 1274 and 1406, establishing their administrative center and religious headquarters for controlling northern Poland.
The castle museum displays collections of medieval artifacts, including armor, weapons, ceramics, and architectural elements representing Polish medieval heritage.
Visitors can purchase tickets at the entrance gate from 9:00 to 15:00 daily, with guided tours available in eight languages throughout the castle complex.
The castle remains the largest brick structure ever built by human hands, covering 21 hectares with walls reaching heights of 30 meters.
Location: Malbork
Inception: 1270
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival
Made from material: brick
Phone: +48556470877
Website: https://zamek.malbork.pl/en
GPS coordinates: 54.03972,19.02778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
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