Malbork Castle
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Malbork Castle was built from brick because suitable building stone was not available nearby.
Malbork Castle was built from brick because suitable building stone was not available nearby.
Malbork Castle in Poland was founded in the 13th century by the Order of Teutonic Knights.[1] Malbork Castle is mainly built from red brick. This was the case for many castles along the coast of the Baltic Sea as the region was poor in stone suitable for construction.[2] In 1997 Malbork Castle was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, recognising the importance of the site. It is named the "Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork".[3]
References
- ↑ Emery, Anthony (2007). "Malbork Castle – Poland", The Castle Studies Group Journal 21. p. 139.
- ↑ Emery, "Malbork Castle – Poland", p. 143.
- ↑ Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, UNESCO.