Brandenburg Castle Ruins

Ushakovo, Russia

The Battle of Pokarwis between pagan Prussians and the Teutonic Knights took place nearby in 1261. The Teutonic Knights founded the village as Brandenburg to honor Otto III, Margrave of Brandenburg who supported the order in the Prussian Crusade, and erected a castle in 1266. Today impressive ruins remains.

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A194, Ushakovo, Russia
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Founded: 1266
Category: Ruins in Russia

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User Reviews

Ольга Захарова (18 months ago)
Очень познавательно и интересно!!!!!
Zulfiya U (18 months ago)
Историю, так просто ластиком не сотрешь
Виктор Хитров (2 years ago)
Старинный замок. Проводятся различные мероприятия по воспроизведению различных битв как времен рыцерства так и времен ВОВ.
Pavel Bilous (2 years ago)
Входа нет за забором ведутся востановительные работы такчто можно довольствоваться видом из далека и видом на руины кирхи Бранденбург. Рядом не плохой стилизованный ресторан со своей набережной террасой вдоль реки
Stanislav Griken (2 years ago)
Very good place
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