Malbork - Poland
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member bender2004
N 54° 02.369 E 019° 01.654
34U E 370838 N 5989714
Medieval castle Malbork
Waymark Code: WM3WH1
Location: Pomorskie, Poland
Date Posted: 05/26/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
Views: 57

Deutsche Version:
Sie wird manchmal als "der höchste Ziegelberg nördlich der Alpen" bezeichnet. An der Nogat, einem Mündungsarm der Weichsel, liegt Malbork (Marienburg) mit der gleichnamigen Marienburg, die bedeutendste Burganlage der Deutschordensritter, von 1309 bis 1457 Sitz der Hochmeister und somit Herrschaftszentrum des Deutschen Ordens im ostpreußischen Ordensstaat. Es handelt sich um eine weiträumige Burganlage - den größten Backsteinbau Europas - die größtenteils aus roten Lehmziegeln an der Stelle der alten Burg Trappeinen erbaut wurde.
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English Version:
It is sometimes referred to as 'the largest heap of bricks north of the Alps'. Under continuous construction for nearly 230 years, Malbork is actually three castles nested in one another. The High, Middle and Low Castles are separated by additional dry moats and towers. It housed some 3,000 "brothers in arms". The Low Castle walls enclose 52 acres (210,000 m?), four times the area of Windsor Castle. (source: Google earth Comunity)
more info at: (visit link)
Accessibility: Full access

Condition: Intact

Admission Charge?: yes

Website: [Web Link]

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