Gniew Castle

The Gothic castle features four wings arranged around a central courtyard, with defensive towers at each corner and thick brick walls reaching 50 meters high.

The Teutonic Knights constructed the fortress in 1283 to control trade routes along the Vistula River, serving as a residence for commanders and later Polish administrators.

The castle maintains a permanent exhibition of medieval weapons, archaeological artifacts, and historical documents that tell the story of Northern Poland's medieval period.

Visitors can explore the castle daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with guided tours available in multiple languages that include access to the towers and underground chambers.

The castle houses a specialized center for historical reconstruction, where craftsmen create authentic medieval armor and weapons using traditional metalworking techniques.

Location: Gniew

Inception: 1383

GPS coordinates: 53.83433,18.82801

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16