Where is Malbork Castle located?

Where is Malbork Castle located?

Malbork Castle is located on the Nogat river in northern Poland, not far from the Baltic coast. It was founded at some point in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights, an order of German crusaders. They called it Marienburg, in honour of their patron saint, Mary.

What is the history of Malbork?

Malbork (or Marienburg in German) was built from the late 13th century by the Knights, who controlled at that time the Baltic coast. From 1309 Malbork was the Order’s headquarters. Following major damage during World War II, Malbork Castle was extensively rebuilt and restored.

What happened to Marienburg Castle after WW2?

After World War II. At the conclusion of the war, the city of Marienburg (Malbork) and castle became a part of Poland. The castle has been mostly reconstructed, with restoration ongoing since 1962 following a fire in 1959 which caused further damage.

Where is the castle of the Teutonic Order located?

Europe and North America. The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork (Polish: zamek w Malborku; German: Ordensburg Marienburg) is a 13th-century Teutonic castle and fortress located near the town of Malbork, Poland.

Why is Malbork important to Poland?

Malbork was an important place for centuries, and there’s a real microcosm of Polish history here. When the Teutonic Order went bankrupt in the 15th century and could no longer afford Malbork’s upkeep, it became a residence for Polish kings.

Who owns Wrocław Castle?

Thanks to the initiative of Andrzej Tęczyński, it was sold in 1457 to the Polish king Kazimierz Jagiellończyk for 190,000 florins (about 660 kg of gold) by the Czech mercenary commander Ulrich Czerwonka, who owned the castle in pledge, in exchange for overdue pay. From then until 1772, castle was one of the residences of the kings of Poland.