Burg Tapiau, Medieval fortress in Gvardeysk, Russia.
The stone castle stands at the southeastern end of Samland, where the Deime River branches from the Pregel River in Kaliningrad Oblast.
The Teutonic Knights constructed the initial wooden fortification in 1265, which was later rebuilt in stone under Grand Master Siegfried von Danenfeld in 1351.
The castle's main floor incorporates architectural elements from Königsberg Castle, featuring star vaults and animal head decorations on the console sections.
The structure currently operates as a correctional facility housing approximately 500 inmates, with the northwest wing and vaulted cellars remaining from the original construction.
In 1474, Bishop Dietrich von Cuba met an unexplained death within the castle walls during its time as the Grand Commandery administrative center.
Location: Gvardeysk
Inception: 1265
GPS coordinates: 54.64496,21.07384
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:37
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