Balga, Medieval castle in Znamenka, Russia
The castle ruins stand on the shore of the Vistula Lagoon, with stone walls positioned strategically for naval traffic control.
The Teutonic Knights conquered the site in 1239, establishing their first fortress in the region under Grand Marshal Dietrich von Bernheim's leadership.
From 1250, Balga functioned as an administrative center where numerous Teutonic Knights commanders later became Grand Masters of the order.
The castle remains are located 30 kilometers southwest of Kaliningrad, accessible through the Bagrationovsky District in the Kaliningrad Oblast.
During World War II, the castle enabled thousands of refugees to reach safety before German forces retreated using sturmboats in March 1945.
Location: Snamenka (Kaliningrad, Bagrationowsk)
Inception: 1250
GPS coordinates: 54.55250,19.96944
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:42
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