Malbork castle

The castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork (Ordensburg Marienburg in German)

dates back to the end of the 13th century, when a fortified monastery belonging to the Teutonic Order was substantially enlarged. The castle was used by the Teutonic Knights as their headquarter to control and rule their northern Baltic territories. The castle is located in Malbork in northern Poland, about 50km southeast of Gdansk and is the largest castle in the world with an area of 143591 m². The castle is completely built in brick Gothic style. It was completely restored after being substantially destroyed in World War II.
Malbork castle is a major tourist attraction in northern Poland. The interior is well preserved and includes a number of rooms with a characteristic central pillar structure. The castle has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997.
How to get to the Malbork castle
Malbork can be easily reached by car or by train.
Accommodation
There are many hotels in and near Malbork, most of them bookable via the international booking portals.


01 Malbork castle	02 Malbork castle on Nogat river


03 Malbork castle	04 Church of St Lawrence	05 Church of St Lawrence	06 Brick gothic facade


07 Malbork castle tower	08 Eastern gate and tower	09 Malbork castle tower	10 Brick gothic facade	11 Brick gothic tower	12 Malbork castle detail


13 Malbork castle detail	14 Malbork castle


15 Malbork castle	16 Reed on Nogat river	17 Castle towers


18 Corner tower	19 Outer wall	20 Malbork castle	21 Malbork castle	22 Malbork castle


23 Malbork castle	24 Grandmasters palace	25 Malbork castle


26 Malbork castle	27 Malbork castle	28 Malbork castle	29 Eastern gate


30 Eastern gate square	31 Eastern gate	32 Gate	33 Inner court	34 Inner court


35 Inner court	36 Inner room	37 Inner room	38 Malbork castle interior	39 Inner room


40 Inner room	41 Main hall with central pillar	42 Main hall with central pillar	43 Inner court


44 Inner court	45 Inner court	46 Tower	47 Kitchen	48 Kitchen


49 Kitchen	50 Corridor	51 Corridor	52 Outer wall	53 Brick gothic tower	54 Brick gothic tower

55 Brick gothic building

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