Malbork is the largest brick castle in Europe and the largest castle in the world, by land area. It was built in the 13th and 14th centuries by Teutonic Knights, a religious order of Catholic crusaders. The castle is located in Malbork, Poland, about an hour's drive from Gdańsk. I visited the castle during my involvement with the Polish-American Extension Project. We had a team meeting in Gdańsk
Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork
Largest brick complex in Europe
Most of the castle has been reconstructed. During the second world war, almost half of it was destroyed. A severe fire in 1959 further damaged the castle. For over 300 years, Malbork was the residence of Polish royalty. It was under German rule from 1772 to 1945, when the town was transferred to Poland and the Germans left.
Headquarters of the Teutonic Knights
Constructed in the 13th and 14th centuries
Written 10 Jan 2026
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