The Malbork castle is a classical example of a medieval fortress, one of the best of its kind in entire Europe. Together with a system of multiple defense walls with gates and towers, covering over 80 acres, it is one of the largest such strongholds in the world. The castle itself is divided into three major parts; the oldest section is the rectangular High Castle with arcaded courtyard containing among others refectory, chapterhouse, St. Mary's chapel and treasury. In 14th century the old forecastle was converted into the Mid Castle with the Grand Refectory, The Knights' Hall and the Palace of the Grand Master. The Lower Castle encompassed the armory and the St. Lawrence Church.

Panorama of Malbork Castle

Castle in Vienna - Name: Belvedere Palace, Country: Austria

Castle in Warsaw - Name: Wilanov Palace, Country: Poland

The Baroque Wilanov Palace was begun by King Jan III Sobieski in 1677 as a gift for his wife. It is filled with exquisite furniture, china, clocks and other works of art. In 1805 it became Poland’s first museum. The Poles claim it rivals the splendor of Versailles. The Gallery of Polish Portraiture is housed within the Palace and boasts an extensive collection of portraits from the 16th to the 19th century.

Today the palace, gardens and landscaped park are maintained as a state museum. Stroll through the park and gardens: both contain hidden structures such as the Orangery and Chinese pavilion.

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