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Malbork

            Malbork Castle is the most powerful fortress in medieval Europe that has survived to this day.
The entire complex covers an area of approx. 21 ha.
The residence of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order is intimidating in its size, and no wonder. After all, we are talking about the largest fully preserved castle in the world. You need to reserve at least a few hours to visit this site.
The castle complex was built in the 12th century on the banks of the Nogat River and was the seat of the Teutonic State for 150 years.
Initially, it was the conventual seat of the commander, and from 1309, after the capital of the Order was moved from Venice to Malbork, it became the seat of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order and the authorities of the Teutonic Prussia.
During the reconstruction, which lasted almost 40 years, the conventual castle was transformed into a fortified stronghold (High Castle), surrounded by moats and rings of defensive walls. The expanded outer bailey became the Middle Castle. In the 14th and 15th centuries, the third part of the stronghold was built – the Low Castle. The entire complex was surrounded by moats and defensive walls. Access to the stronghold was also defended by numerous towers.
The castle in Malbork is not only one of the finest examples of medieval defensive and residential architecture in Central Europe, but also the largest Gothic castle in the world that has survived to this day.
In 1997, during the 21st plenary session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Naples, a motion to include the Malbork Castle complex on the UNESCO list was passed unanimously. 
Thus, Malbork Castle became the eighth site in Poland to be included on this most prestigious list of treasures of our civilisation.
PS – the photo shows only a fragment of the extensive castle fortifications.

   

Taken in: Poland / Pomerania / Malbork / Kałdowo (show map)

Taken on: September 19, 2025

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