Already in the 10th century a small fortified town emerged on the site of Malbork which in the 11th century turned into a large fortress. This fort was destroyed in the middle of the 12th century by Prussian tribes.
A turning point in the history of Malbork is the transfer of the city to the Teutonic Order in 1250. In 1274 the Crusaders began the construction of a large castle called Marienburg in honor of the patrons of the Order. From 1309 to 1457 Malbork was the residence of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order and the capital of the Crusaders.
Malbork is a city in Poland located near the border with the Kaliningrad region 70 km from Gdansk and 130 km from Torun. The German name of the city is Marienburg. Marlbork is known primarily for its Marienburg Castle - the largest castle in Poland built by the Teutonic Order. Malbork - despite its small size and provincial character, attracts a large number of tourists due to its history and atmosphere of chivalry. People began to settle in this place as early as the Stone Age.
Malbork
After the collapse of the Order of the city it lost its former influence and became the center of the province of the same name within Poland. In 1772 after the partition of Poland Marienburg was incorporated into West Prussia with its capital in Gdansk. The city finally returned to Poland after World War II during which 80% of historic buildings were destroyed.
Built on the banks of the Vistula by the Crusaders the castle still impresses in its size and the atmosphere of chivalry draws many tourists here. Although it is hard to imagine it used to be even more enormous. The story did not spare Marienburg and its size has decreased almost twice. The modern castle is an interesting museum dedicated to the life and life of the Crusaders and the history of Marienburg.
Here you can look at the Crusaders armor and weapons. Imagine how the Teutonic knights lived.
It is interesting that Marienburg actually consists of three castles united by a single fortress wall. Established to distinguish:
A tall castle with towers and a courtyard surrounded by a monastery with a church of the Virgin Mary and a chapel.
The middle castle with a large courtyard connected to the High Castle, the chapel of St. Bartholomew, infirmary, grand refectory hall, Grand Masters' Palace and tower.
The lower castle is a chapel and a number of outbuildings.
Another preserved tower is a pottery gate - an ancient 12-meter-high Gothic building built in the 14th century to enter the Old Town.
From the religious buildings should be noted to the St. John is a Gothic church built in the 14th century. In the interior of the church are preserved ancient Gothic elements and sculptures.
Other interesting buildings and structures in Marlborough: Water Tower is a tall building built in the early 20th century. It is an example of a very interesting Gothic architecture and a monument of technology.
The Latin School is a 14th-century Gothic building built by Grand Master Vinrich von Kniprode. It was destroyed in a fire in 1899 and rebuilt a year later.
The railway station is a brick building of the late 19th century, built in Gothic style.
Attractions
The main attraction of Marlborough is Marienburg Castle. It is a huge brick Gothic castle listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List which is the largest in Poland and one of the largest Gothic castles in the world. According to scientists. It took 30-50 million bricks to build it. The thickness of the walls in some places is 2 meters and its history dates back to 7 centuries!
Finding where to eat in Marlborough will be easy. There are quite a few catering establishments of various price groups. Cuisine - Polish, European, Eastern.
Cuisine
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