Ełk Castle, Medieval Teutonic fortress on Lake Ełckie, Poland
The rectangular tower house of Ełk Castle measures 12 by 16.5 meters, featuring Gothic architecture with brick and stone construction elements.
The Teutonic Knights established the castle in 1398 under Ulrich von Jungingen, initially building wooden fortifications on former Prussian settlement grounds.
The structure represents the architectural evolution from a Teutonic stronghold through various transformations, including its period as a 19th-century prison until 1976.
The castle stands at Zamkowa 1 in Ełk, though current access remains restricted as the building lacks maintenance and proper conservation efforts.
Archaeological excavations revealed a hidden tunnel system beneath the castle walls, discovered during renovation works conducted in 1958.
Location: Ełk
Inception: 1398
Founders: Ulrich von Jungingen
GPS coordinates: 53.81864,22.34970
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:51
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