Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork
Overview
This 13th-century fortified monastery belonging to the Teutonic Order was substantially enlarged and embellished after 1309, when the seat of the Grand Master moved here from Venice. A particularly fine example of a medieval brick castle, it later fell into decay, but was meticulously restored in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the conservation techniques now accepted as standard were evolved here. Following severe damage in the Second World War it was once again restored, using the detailed documentation prepared by earlier conservators.
About Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork
The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, commonly known as Malbork Castle, is a Brick Gothic castle complex located in the town of Malbork, Poland, built in the 13th and significantly expanded in the 14th century. It is the largest castle in the world measured by land area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Details
- Countries
- Poland
- ISO Codes
- PL
- Area
- 18.038 ha
- Coordinates
- 54.0410, 19.0297
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