Take a tour of Malbork Castle in Poland – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Built for the Roman Catholic Teutonic Order, Malbork Castle has housed many German aristocrats and Polish kings.
The castle is divided into three structures, the High, Middle, and Lower castles, which are set apart by towers and numerous dry moats
The distinctive brick outer wall, towering turrets, and classic architecture protect the stately inner castle.
Detailed restorations have preserved the war-torn structure to its massive past glory.
The calm Nogat River flows gently in contrast to the tumultuous history of the edifice on its bank.
This Gothic gem commands attention from any location, while its impressive façade demands respect.