Ragnit Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Neman, Russia.
Ragnit Castle is a medieval brick fortress on the Neman River featuring Gothic architectural style and a central watchtower. The surviving walls display typical construction techniques of Baltic defensive architecture from that era.
The fortress was built between 1397 and 1409 by the Teutonic Order under Master Konrad Fellenstein as a defensive stronghold against Lithuanian territories. It later served administrative purposes after losing its primary military role.
The fortress was named after a nearby settlement and shifted from military use to serving as an administrative center and holding place, marking how regional power structures evolved over time.
The site is accessible for visitors to explore the surviving structures and understand medieval building methods. Wear comfortable shoes as the ground is uneven and paths around the ruins follow the natural terrain.
The iron grate system at the entrance demonstrates advanced fortification techniques used in medieval Baltic defensive architecture. Such details show how carefully designed the security mechanisms of that era were.
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