Kwidzyn Castle

Kwidzyn, Poland

Kwidzyn contains the partially ruined 14th century Brick Gothic Ordensburg castle of the Teutonic Order, namely the Bishops of Pomesania within the Order. Connected to the castle to the east is a large cathedral (built 1343-1384) containing the tombs of the bishops as well those of three Grand Masters of the Teutonic Knights.

The former Prussian fortress in Kwidzyn, which was occupied by the Teutonic Knights in 1233, received the city rights during the same year. In 1440 there was established the Prussian Union - today the Pomesanian"s cathedral chapter is the most precious historic and architectural treasures of Kwidzyn.

The wings of the castle with towers at the corners belonged to the defense system. Main tower today dominates the entire massif of the castle, which was also a bell tower lookout. The literally outstanding feature is a characteristic tower 'dansker' known as gdanisko of 1384. It was set by more than 50 meters from the west wing of the castle and the castle was combined with a long five spanning porches. Today the castle houses the Museum of the Castle. Kwidzyn history, its monuments and picturesque surroundings are enough attractions to visit for even the most demanding tourists.

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B³ogos³awionej Doroty, Kwidzyn, Poland
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Poland

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www.zamkigotyckie.org.pl
www.sezamki.eu

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ryan Reynolds (48 days ago)
The castle was closed but the surroundings were amazing.
Fernando Trindade (6 months ago)
Nice but small castle
Marek Bartosik (7 months ago)
Nice place to see. Excellent exhibitions for kids - animals, natural environment.
Артём Пяташ (8 months ago)
Only one interesting place in Kwidzun.
Paula Dutkowska (9 months ago)
For me, it is the only tourist attraction in this town. However, this castle is a good reason to visit Kwidzyn. Large brick gothic castle, build by Teutonic Knights. The castle is the Branch of the Castle Museum in Malbork. You can see here the largest dansker (an old toilet facility). We had a small problem with room order. There are signs, but too small. Entrance to the tower is paid extra and only possible with a guideman, at specific hours. The tickets are sold in the nearly tourist shop. Not very interesting view, you can see the city and part of the Vistula River.
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