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Malbork Castle is located in the north of Poland, on the east bank of the River Nogat. It is the most complete and elaborate example of a Gothic brick-built castle complex in the characteristic and unique style of the Teutonic Order. The style exemplified here evolved independently from those which prevailed in contemporary castles in western Europe and the Near East. This spectacular fortress bears witness to the phenomenon of the Teutonic Order state in Prussia.
The state was founded in the 13th century by German communities of military monks who carried out crusades against the pagan Prussians and Lithuanians living on the south Baltic coast, as well as against the Christian Kingdom of Poland. It reached its greatest influence in the 14th century. Malbork Castle is also deeply rooted in social consciousness as a significant and emotional symbol of the history of Central Europe.
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Duration: 13 hours
Starts: Warsaw, Poland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Malbork Castle is located in the north of Poland, on the east bank of the River Nogat. It is the most complete and elaborate example of a Gothic brick-built castle complex in the characteristic and unique style of the Teutonic Order. The style exemplified here evolved independently from those which prevailed in contemporary castles in western Europe and the Near East. This spectacular fortress bears witness to the phenomenon of the Teutonic Order state in Prussia.
The state was founded in the 13th century by German communities of military monks who carried out crusades against the pagan Prussians and Lithuanians living on the south Baltic coast, as well as against the Christian Kingdom of Poland. It reached its greatest influence in the 14th century. Malbork Castle is also deeply rooted in social consciousness as a significant and emotional symbol of the history of Central Europe.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku, ul. Staroscinska 1, Malbork 82-200 Poland
During Tour, You will see Malbork Castle including:
High Castle (and in it, among other things: the cuisine of the convent, a chaplain, the convent’s reflection, the Convention Chamber and many others),
The Middle Castle (Great Refectory, basements, kitchen),
Palace of the Grand Masters (Summer Refectory, low hall),
Impressive military exhibits like armor and weapons items,
A unique collection of sculptures and archaeological exhibitions,
Historical collections of amber, ceramics, furniture, military items, textiles, stained glass, engravings, as well as numismatic exhibition,
The castle has one of the largest (and perhaps the largest) statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the fourteenth century,
The complex contains many exhibits not only located behind glass cases, but many museum items are also exhibited in various rooms (eg furniture, sculptures, armor),
You will learn about the stormy history of the Malbork Castle from the time of the construction of the first walls to modern times.
Duration: 4 hours
