Brandenburg Castle

Brandenburg Castle is a stone fortress ruin made up of four wings arranged around a central courtyard. The surviving walls display typical medieval Gothic features with distinctive architectural elements still visible.

The fortress was built in 1266 by the Teutonic Knights as a stronghold during regional conflicts. Its creation was tied to the military campaigns and political shifts happening in the area at that time.

The chapel served as a repository for religious objects that held meaning for the fortress community. Visitors can still sense the spiritual role this space played in the daily life of its inhabitants.

The ruins are partly accessible to visitors, though temporary closures may occur during maintenance work. Wear sturdy footwear as the paths over the remains are uneven and can be slippery in wet conditions.

A limestone well in the northeast section stayed functional until 1838 and supplied the entire fortress with water. This shows how well the inhabitants managed their water systems over many centuries.

Location: Ushakovo, Kaliningrad Oblast

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 54.61399,20.24850

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43