Zamek w Malborku, Europe's Largest Gothic Brick Castle

StaroScinska 1, Malbork 82-200, Poland

A very beautiful castle

4.7

Introduction

A Gothic castle is the largest in Europe and one of the largest brick castles in the world, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located about 40 kilometers away from Gdansk and can be visited in a day. The castle was built in 1274 and served as the headquarters of the famous Teutonic Knights during the Middle Ages. It is situated on a high ground by the Nogat River and consists of three connected fortresses. It is a representative symbol of the historical conflicts between Poland and Germany (Prussia).

Address

StaroScinska 1, Malbork 82-200, Poland

Opening hours

May 1st to September 30th from 9:00am to 7:00pm
October 1st to April 30th from 10:00am to 3:00pm
the castle exterior will extend its hours by one hour in the afternoon.

Phone +48 55 647-08-00(-02)

Website http://www.zamek.malbork.pl/index.php?lang=en