Kurzetnik Castle Ruins

Kurzętnik, Poland

Kurzętnik Castle was built by Teutonic Knights in the 14th century. The construction began around 1331 and was completed before 1361. The large castle was 110m long and 42m wide. The first floors were built of granite and upper were brick-made. There was a chapel church in the inner yard. The suffered damages in wars between Teutonic Order and Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1410s and again in 1659 in Swedish army attack. In the 19th century the existing castle was demolished. Today some outer walls and foundations exist.

Address

15, Kurzętnik, Poland

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Details

Founded: 1330-1361
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Poland

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Bartłomiej Wysocki (3 years ago)
???

Marek I (4 years ago)
Ruiny z tych ruin zamku pozostało. Szkoda bo jeszcze chwilę i całkiem zniknie

Kuba Kordella (Kubson666) (4 years ago)
A nice place which is about to get renovated soon. If you feel like coming there you won't be disappointed, it got quite nice views.

Bartosz Brandt (6 years ago)
Nice

Mateusz Tchorzewski (6 years ago)
Fajne miejsce ale strasznie zaniedbane i zapomniane, wójt mugłby coś zadziałać w tej sprawie

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