World’s biggest castle that is twice the size of Buckingham Palace and you can fly there for £13
EVER wanted to know what it feels like to step foot in a fairytale? Well, you can do at the world’s biggest castle.
Built over 700 years ago by the Teutonic Knights, Malbork Castle in northern Poland sprawls across 143sqm.
In fact, Malbork Castle is the largest castle in the world with 30million bricks.
Known as Zamek w Malborku in Polish, the castle used to house the headquarters of the powerful Order of the Teutonic Knights, which was a military and religious group that controlled the Baltic region.
The castle is made entirely of brick and became a symbol of Brick Gothic style, which was typical of northern Europe.
The castle is split into three main sections: the High Castle, the Middle Castle and the Lower Castle.
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The High Castle was dedicated to religious life, serving as a monastery.
The Middle Castle was used to house the Grand Master and the Order’s administration while the Lower Castle was used as a logistical base, with bakeries, kitchens and a hospital.
Over the centuries, the castle has seen many historical events including passing through the hands of Poles, Swedes and Prussians.
And in the late 19th century, after a grand restoration project began, World War II broke out.
At this time, the castle was heavily bombed and a lot of it was left in ruins.
It wasn’t until after the war when the restoration works could be fully carried out.
Today, the castle is a recognised UNESCO World Heritage Site.
There are many different spots to explore at the castle.
Visitors can head on the Historical Castle Route, which includes seeing the entire castle and the exhibitions, taking around three-and-a-half hours.
Inside, visitors can explore the Hall of the Great Master, which features medieval frescoes and a large fireplace.
There is also the Chapel of Santa Ana, with a number of stained glass windows.
At the castle, visitors will also find the Amber Museum, which is home to a number of artefacts from the Baltic Region.
Tickets cost between £16.60 and £20.80 per person to visit.
One recent visitor said: “An amazing castle to tour.
“The audio guide is wonderful and guides you to all the rooms and gives interesting information.
“The restaurant is also worth a visit with super delicious traditional food.”
A second visitor said: “I’ve never done a self guided or audio tour before, but this was definitely an awesome experience if you’re into exploring historical sites.
“Each section had me engaged and excited for the next part of the tour.
“The whole experience was one I won’t forget and I really wish I could’ve brought my family to experience it with me.”
There are a number of other places to explore in Malbork, like the historic city hall building, Mariacka Gate – which is one of the last remaining 14th-century gates that was part of the castle’s defensive walls and Dino Amusement Park.
The nearest airport to Malbork Castle is Gdansk Airport, which is about an hour away.
Flights from London cost as little as £13 per way, in February.
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