MALBORK CASTLE
Read moreMalbork Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must-see in Pomerania. Built by the Teutonic Order in the 13th century, it was once the headquarters of the knight-monks. After their defeat, it became the seat of the voivodship. Partially destroyed and then rebuilt, it has now been restored to its medieval glory. Divided into three parts, it houses museums, a church, a chapel and the once-occupied living quarters. For a complete visit, plan a full day and arrive early
PALACE OF THE GREAT MASTER (PALAC WIELKIEGO MISTRZA)
Read moreThe interiors are superb, and mainly the auditorium (sala rycerska), which covers a surface of 450 m ².
MARY'S DOOR
Read moreThis impressive structure was built in the second half of the 14th century under the orders of the Teutonic Grand Master Winrich von Kniprode, as part of the city's new defense system. In 1838, a fire destroyed the roof, which was subsequently rebuilt with a new structure including a clock tower. Completely destroyed by fire and riddled with bullet holes at the end of the Second World War, the gate was finally rebuilt in the mid-1960s in its present glorious form. A monument worth discovering!
WATER CASTLE
Read moreBuilt in 1905 in neo-Gothic style, this impressive structure once served as a water tower, providing the town with its water supply. Built of brick and set on a raised octagonal plinth, it's a fine example of neo-Gothic architecture that dominates the town and almost seems to date back to the castle's earliest years. By the way, you can visit it: by that I mean you can climb its steps to enjoy a superb view of the town, new, old and the superb medieval castle.
SQUARE TOWER
Read moreYou can access the summit and have a very nice view of the whole site and the campaign around. You realize that the knights could see the enemy coming from a distance so far the landscape is flat in that region of Poméranie.
THE POTTERS' GATEWAY
Read moreThis imposing gateway, obviously remodeled to meet today's needs, was built in brick in the second half of the 14th century. The gate was part of the city's defensive wall and has five storeys and a four-sided mosaic roof. In front of the building stands a metal model of pre-war Marienburg. The tower is now occupied by a jeweller's shop, a role quite different from the original one, but one that breathes a little life into a medieval ruin. The products sold make nice, inexpensive gifts.