Pisz Castle Ruins

Pisz, Poland

The Teutonic castle risen above the river in Pisz was named in turn Johannisburg. The first privilege regarding a settlement around the castle was granted in the year 1367. Pisz gained its civic rights in 1645 and officially received the name of the castle. The local people of Mazury called the castle 'Jańsbork' (Johannisburg), and this name remained until 1946. Today only fragments remain of this castle.

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Wojska Polskiego, Pisz, Poland
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Founded: c. 1367
Category: Ruins in Poland

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www.pisz.pl

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Basia Ch (12 months ago)
It is a pity that in a few years there will be nothing left of the ruins
Red Wolf (15 months ago)
There is nothing. Only a few stones stacked up and behind the fence.
Danuta Kuźma (2 years ago)
There is nothing left to see there
Mariusz Witek (2 years ago)
Embarrassment ... this place has to be called "there used to be a castle here, but nothing is left of it !!!" It's not worth stopping by !!
Ewa Dreger (3 years ago)
Nice
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