Question

After reading about Gothic and Romanesque Architecture and exploring the medieval castle and cathedral, choose a castle or a cathedral to explore. Answer the following questions about your cathedral or castle:

Information to find:

Name of structure:

Location:

Dates constructed:

Any relics, historical objects, or art:

Architectural style and features:

Current use of building:

Why would you like to visit (several sentences-- be persuasive!):

Answer 1

Name of the structure: Malbork Castle.

Location: Malbork, Poland.

Construction Date: 13th Century.

The castle is a classic example of a medieval fortress and, on its completion in 1406, was the world's largest brick castle.

It was originally built by the Teutonic Knights, a German Roman Catholic religious order of crusaders, in a form of an Ordensburg fortress. The Order named it Marienburg (Mary's Castle).

Heavily damaged after World War II, the castle was renovated under the auspices of modern-day Poland in the second half of the 20th century and most recently in 2016. Nowadays, the castle hosts exhibitions and serves as a museum.

I’d love to see the site as it an heritage site, an amazing brick construction of the thirteenth century.