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Artwork by unknown artist in Malbork, Poland
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Sowa widniejąca na schodach w okolicy Szkoły Łacińskiej w Malborku, zabytkowego budynku, w którym mieści się teraz Miejskie Centrum Kultury i Edukacji. Fot. Marek Dąbrowski

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Vaulting and archery - not just athletic pursuits Great Refectory, Malbork Castle, Poland #BlueSkyArtShow #Arch #photography #vaulting #architecture #Malbork #castle #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #SorryNotSorry

The great refectory, Malbork Castle. The long room has an exaggerated vaulted ceiling, held up by regular slender pillars in the middle of the room. The vault ribs are picked out in dark timber, contrasting with the white plaster of the ceiling, and the overall effect is almost like a forest inside the room.

Castle of the Teutonic Order, Malbork, Poland

The best guarded part of the Malbork stronghold was the High Castle. Surrounded by two lines of walls and a moat, it was connected to the Middle Castle by a drawbridge. The High Castle was closed during the day. It was home to about 50 Teutonic brothers. The castle’s central point was a courtyard surrounded by cloisters with a well in the middle. The ground floor of the castle contained a kitchen, utility rooms and a cell for the most important prisoners. The first floor housed the monks’ rooms, the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the chapter house and the treasury. The convent chamber was located even higher. Grain supplies were hidden in the attics, which were supposed to last two years of a potential siege. A 66-meter watchtower, which was also the church’s bell tower, towered over everything.

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Castle of the Teutonic Order, Malbork, Poland

In addition to the Great Refectory, the Middle Castle also contained the Grand Master’s Palace, the Grand Commander’s chambers, the Armoury, rooms for visitors and an infirmary.

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Castle of the Teutonic Order, Malbork, Poland

The most representative place of the entire complex was the Great Refectory, a huge hall located in the western wing of the Middle Castle. It was in this hall that the Teutonic Knights organized feasts and banquets. The hall, measuring 30m x 15m, was the largest room of its kind in the whole of Central Europe. It could accommodate 400 people. Its magnificent, palm vault is still supported by three slender pillars to this day. The interior design of the room was complemented by windows with colorful stained glass and frescoes, headed by the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the patron saint of the Teutonic Order, located above the main entrance.

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Castle of the Teutonic Order, Malbork, Poland

In what areas is the castle in Malbork record-breaking?

1) The largest brick castle in the world - a fortress so fortified that it was never conquered militarily, the inhabitants could survive 3 years without any supplies, and the monastery part was accessed by 4 bridges thrown over the water.

2) The largest kitchen hood in the world - the most exquisite food of the Middle Ages came out of the kitchen, this was confirmed by important heads of Europe at that time, it was also tasted by King Casimir the Great.

3) The largest sculpture of medieval Europe - the Malbork Madonna is over 8 meters high, it was recreated by modern conservators, covered with a mosaic containing real gold. It can be seen on the castle walls of the chapel, from under the ticket office building. Interestingly, the glass cubes were brought from Venice, and the gold elements from Gdańsk.

4) The largest number of latrines in a stronghold in the Middle Ages - even cooks had their own toilet, and cabbage leaves were often used as toilet paper, which also had medicinal properties, e.g. anti-inflammatory.

5) The largest number of wells in a castle in the Middle Ages. Interestingly, the fortress also had access to running water.

6) The oldest underfloor heating in these lands - large stones in the basement were heated in fireplaces and acted as storage furnaces. The heat escaped into the rooms through special holes in the floors.

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Castle of the Teutonic Order, Malbork, Poland

Malbork Castle is full of legends and mysteries. One of the most famous is the story of Maria of Brzozowa, who was supposedly bricked up alive in one of the castle’s chambers. According to another legend, there was supposed to be a place under the castle that conceals the treasures of the Teutonic Order. Of course, there is no confirmation that these stories are true, but they are what make Malbork an even more mysterious and intriguing place.

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Malbork Castle, Poland, portion of outermost wall World's largest brick castle, & largest castle by area. Built 1406, about half was demolished during fighting in 1945, but has since been slowly rebuilt. #photography #landscape #architecture #malbork #castles #poland #EastCoastKin

View down the length of part of one outer wall of Malbork Castle. It's built entirely of bricks and roofed with red terracotta tiles. The wall is about three stories high, punctuated with small window opening, and interrupted periodically by much higher six or seven storey towers. Immediately outside the wall is a wide grassed area like a moat, but dry. The nearest tower is paired and forms the entrance for a wooden footbridge.

Castle of the Teutonic Order, Malbork, Poland

The Low Castle was a complex of utility and storage buildings. Inside the Low Castle there were, among other things, granaries and warehouses, stables and barns, craft workshops, a forge, a bell foundry, a brewery, a bakery, and even a river port and the church of St. Lawrence.

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Marienburg, southwest side, Prussia, Germany (i.e., Malbork, Poland) between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of Germany

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002720599/

This image depicts a historical scene featuring Marienburg, located on the southwestern side in what was then Prussia but is now Malbork, Poland. The focus of this photograph is an expansive view of the medieval castle that dominates the skyline. This fortress has multiple towers and spires, reflecting Gothic architectural elements from its era.
The surrounding area shows a mixture of residential buildings with pitched roofs and various structures indicative of life during or before modern times. In the foreground, we see a riverbank where boats are moored to wooden poles in shallow waters amidst green vegetation at water's edge.
To provide context for this historical image: It appears as though it was taken between approximately 1890 and 1900 based on its characteristics which include sepia-toned colors reminiscent of early photographic processes. The photograph captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the architectural grandeur of Marienburg amidst an environment that tells us much about daily life during this period.
This image is noteworthy for being part of Loener's Photochrom Prints collection available at Views of Germany (https://images.loener.nl/PhotochromPrints/full/65e4/65e47ab45890ae069f680352.jpg), indicating its historical value and interest. The landmark status, detailed description provided here along with the source link to find more information about this specific image helps in understanding and ap [...]

Marienburg, west side, Prussia, Germany (i.e., Malbork, Poland) between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of Germany

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002720598/

This image depicts a historical castle by the water, likely taken between 1890 and 1900. It's an old photograph of Marienburg Castle in Prussia (now Malbork, Poland). The architecture is characteristic of medieval times with prominent stone towers, turrets, and arched windows. Surrounding buildings appear to be older European-style structures typical for that period. A calm river flows beside the castle grounds, enhancing its picturesque setting.

Marienburg, west side, Prussia, Germany (i.e., Malbork, Poland) between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of Germany

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The image depicts a historical scene with Marienburg Castle, also known as Malbork in Poland. The castle is situated by the side of a river that flows beneath several wooden bridges connecting different sections of town across its width. In front of the imposing structure stands another building likely used for administrative purposes or storage during medieval times.

The architecture features classic Gothic elements with large towers and arched windows, typical of the period's design in Prussia (Germany). The overall color tone is sepia-like suggesting that it might be an old photograph from between ca. 1890 to around 1900 as per provided information about its origin.

The river appears calm, with no apparent waves or currents, and a few boats are visible near the bridges indicating some level of activity in transportation across this vital waterway. The sky is clear with scattered clouds suggesting fair weather on that day which could explain why there's such clarity captured by the camera lens used to take this image.

The presence of wooden houses along one side of the river indicates a close-knit community living near their fortified castle, possibly for defense or economic reasons as they might be engaged in trade and other activities facilitated through waterways.

Marienburg, east side, Prussia, Germany (i.e., Malbork, Poland) between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of Germany

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002720596/

The image depicts an old, historical castle with Gothic architectural features such as pointed arches and flying buttresses. The structure has a fortified appearance with tall walls and towers that suggest defensive purposes in its design. Notable elements include the main building's large arched window adorned with intricate tracery, which likely housed significant religious or royal figures at one time due to its grandeur.

The castle is set against an overcast sky with warm tones of yellow and orange suggesting either sunrise or sunset lighting. The scene appears aged and somewhat faded in coloration, indicative of a print from the late 19th century. In front of the castle are what seem to be simple wooden fences, providing contrast between historical architecture and its surroundings.

There is no visible human activity within this image; it focuses entirely on the architectural beauty and historical significance of the structure itself. The overall atmosphere exudes an air of quiet majesty and historical depth, inviting contemplation about past times and events that took place in such a formidable setting.

Castle of the Teutonic Order, Malbork, Poland

The building has an impressive volume of 250 thousand cubic meters, 30 million bricks were used to complete the entire complex, of which 4.5 million are in the high castle. This makes it the largest brick structure in the world.

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Castle of the Teutonic Order, Malbork, Poland

It is an example of Gothic architecture of impressive size. It is considered the largest Gothic castle in the world in terms of area occupied - 21 hectares. The castle has many towers, and the defensive walls create a unique view.

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Castle of the Teutonic Order, Malbork, Poland

The Teutonic Knights, along with the Knights of St. John and the Knights Templar, are one of the three largest orders to emerge from the crusades of the 11th and 12th centuries. The beginning of the Malbork Castle was built between 1275 and 1300. Initially, at the end of the 12th century, the seat of the Teutonic Order was located in Acre, then from 1209 in Montfort, and finally it was moved to Malbork in 1309.

From the beginning, the order wanted to conquer Pomerania and unite with Brandenburg, initially buying lands, and finally moving to open military operations against Poland.

The lost Battle of Grunwald began the decline of the Teutonic Order, crowned by defeat in the Thirteen Years’ War. From 1457 to 1772 Malbork Castle became one of the residences of Polish Kings.

From 1772, the castle was taken over by the Prussians and its regular devastation began. Gothic vaults and windows were demolished, cloisters were bricked up, new windows were forged, and the Palace of the Grand Masters was transformed into a cotton mill.

In 1816, a major reconstruction of the castle began to restore its historical value. Not everything was rebuilt in accordance with the original, replacing the original materials with more modern ones.

From 1933, the Nazi flag was hung on the Malbork Castle. This place was used for ceremonies.

In 1945, after the battles for the city with the Red Army, during which the castle was turned into a point of resistance, about 70% of the buildings of the High Castle, the Middle Castle, the Tower and the castle church were completely destroyed.

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