Castle of the Teutonic Order, Malbork, Poland
In what areas is the castle in Malbork record-breaking?
1) The largest brick castle in the world - a fortress so fortified that it was never conquered militarily, the inhabitants could survive 3 years without any supplies, and the monastery part was accessed by 4 bridges thrown over the water.
2) The largest kitchen hood in the world - the most exquisite food of the Middle Ages came out of the kitchen, this was confirmed by important heads of Europe at that time, it was also tasted by King Casimir the Great.
3) The largest sculpture of medieval Europe - the Malbork Madonna is over 8 meters high, it was recreated by modern conservators, covered with a mosaic containing real gold. It can be seen on the castle walls of the chapel, from under the ticket office building. Interestingly, the glass cubes were brought from Venice, and the gold elements from Gdańsk.
4) The largest number of latrines in a stronghold in the Middle Ages - even cooks had their own toilet, and cabbage leaves were often used as toilet paper, which also had medicinal properties, e.g. anti-inflammatory.
5) The largest number of wells in a castle in the Middle Ages. Interestingly, the fortress also had access to running water.
6) The oldest underfloor heating in these lands - large stones in the basement were heated in fireplaces and acted as storage furnaces. The heat escaped into the rooms through special holes in the floors.
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In what areas is the castle in Malbork record-breaking?
1) The largest brick castle in the world - a fortress so fortified that it was never conquered militarily, the inhabitants could survive 3 years without any supplies, and the monastery part was accessed by 4 bridges thrown over the water.
2) The largest kitchen hood in the world - the most exquisite food of the Middle Ages came out of the kitchen, this was confirmed by important heads of Europe at that time, it was also tasted by King Casimir the Great.
3) The largest sculpture of medieval Europe - the Malbork Madonna is over 8 meters high, it was recreated by modern conservators, covered with a mosaic containing real gold. It can be seen on the castle walls of the chapel, from under the ticket office building. Interestingly, the glass cubes were brought from Venice, and the gold elements from Gdańsk.
4) The largest number of latrines in a stronghold in the Middle Ages - even cooks had their own toilet, and cabbage leaves were often used as toilet paper, which also had medicinal properties, e.g. anti-inflammatory.
5) The largest number of wells in a castle in the Middle Ages. Interestingly, the fortress also had access to running water.
6) The oldest underfloor heating in these lands - large stones in the basement were heated in fireplaces and acted as storage furnaces. The heat escaped into the rooms through special holes in the floors.
#malbork #zamek #castle #polska #poland #historia #history #architecture #architektura #gothicarchitecture #gothic #widok #landscape #krajobraz #krzyzacy #zakon #teutonicorder #teutonicknights #knights #rycerze #walls #wall #mury #mur #defensivetower #defensivewall #defensivewalls #tower #wieza
![This image depicts a historical scene featuring Marienburg, located on the southwestern side in what was then Prussia but is now Malbork, Poland. The focus of this photograph is an expansive view of the medieval castle that dominates the skyline. This fortress has multiple towers and spires, reflecting Gothic architectural elements from its era.
The surrounding area shows a mixture of residential buildings with pitched roofs and various structures indicative of life during or before modern times. In the foreground, we see a riverbank where boats are moored to wooden poles in shallow waters amidst green vegetation at water's edge.
To provide context for this historical image: It appears as though it was taken between approximately 1890 and 1900 based on its characteristics which include sepia-toned colors reminiscent of early photographic processes. The photograph captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the architectural grandeur of Marienburg amidst an environment that tells us much about daily life during this period.
This image is noteworthy for being part of Loener's Photochrom Prints collection available at Views of Germany (https://images.loener.nl/PhotochromPrints/full/65e4/65e47ab45890ae069f680352.jpg), indicating its historical value and interest. The landmark status, detailed description provided here along with the source link to find more information about this specific image helps in understanding and ap [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/969/773/247/896/903/original/8f91dc31ed708630.jpeg "This image depicts a historical scene featuring Marienburg, located on the southwestern side in what was then Prussia but is now Malbork, Poland. The focus of this photograph is an expansive view of the medieval castle that dominates the skyline. This fortress has multiple towers and spires, reflecting Gothic architectural elements from its era.
The surrounding area shows a mixture of residential buildings with pitched roofs and various structures indicative of life during or before modern times. In the foreground, we see a riverbank where boats are moored to wooden poles in shallow waters amidst green vegetation at water's edge.
To provide context for this historical image: It appears as though it was taken between approximately 1890 and 1900 based on its characteristics which include sepia-toned colors reminiscent of early photographic processes. The photograph captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the architectural grandeur of Marienburg amidst an environment that tells us much about daily life during this period.
This image is noteworthy for being part of Loener's Photochrom Prints collection available at Views of Germany (https://images.loener.nl/PhotochromPrints/full/65e4/65e47ab45890ae069f680352.jpg), indicating its historical value and interest. The landmark status, detailed description provided here along with the source link to find more information about this specific image helps in understanding and ap [...]")
