Bierzglowski Castle

Bierzgłowski, Poland

Bierzgłowski Castle was one of the oldest stuctures built by Teutonic Knights. The Gothic style castle was built between 1270-1305 to the site of previous castle (from the 1260s), which was destroyed by Lithuanians in 1263. Bierzgłowski castle has been rebuilt several times between 15th and 19th centuries. The castle has an unique ceramic relief in a one of portals. It depicts a horseman and two knights and is one of the oldest known Prussian ceramic artefacts.

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Bierzgłowski, Poland

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Founded: 1270-1305
Category: Castles and fortifications in Poland

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User Reviews

Rower 1998 (15 months ago)
Good and.... scaaaaary ? discovery =)

sudenaz bayraktar (2 years ago)
You can feel how old the castle is. I came there when I was a kid but I was glamorize by the atmosphere. Recommended

Anna (2 years ago)
Good for quick sightseeing

Łukasz Piekarski (2 years ago)
Nice

Edyta Dolan (3 years ago)
Great place for a short walk around. Cafe was closed in September but it looks like they are renting premises for weddings, parties etc. all year round. Only two rooms (chapel and knights meeting room) to be seen inside. The rest of the sightseeing is outside. You can stamp a card for yourself as a memory to take away. No entrance fee but donation welcomed.

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