Castle in Malbork V Photo

Photographer’s Note

Malbork is a town in northern Poland in the ¯u³awy region. The Malbork Castle was founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1274 on the Southeastern bank of the river Nogat, and named Marienburg after the Virgin Mary, patron saint of the Order. The castle and town passed to Polish control in 1466 as part of the province of Royal Prussia. Prior to the First Partition of Poland in 1772, Malbork served as one of the several Polish royal residences. The castle is a classic example of a medieval fortress; it is the world’s largest brick gothic castle and one of the most impressive of its kind in Europe. The castle and its museum are listed as UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The castle was in the process of being restored to its presumed medieval appearance when World War II broke out. In 1945, the castle was over 50% destroyed as a result of fighting. The castle has since been mostly reconstructed and restoration has been ongoing since the war.

Part V

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Cormac (26461) 2008-12-01 7:31

Great idea! I like the view of the world as seen through the window. With the pattern of the black lead providing a framework, the castle becomes even more interesting. Like seeing the outside and the inside at the same time. Well done!

TopGeo (22495) 2008-12-01 7:35

Hi Aleksanter! Impressive the frame and the castle a picture that you in give from a important way. Good your idea
Georgios

tedesse (13280) 2008-12-01 9:03

Witaj!
Interesujaca kompozycja,piekny witraz powstal!
Ladny kadr i kolory,dobre swiatlo i ostrosc.
Pozdrawiam
Tadeusz

Sne011 (3103) 2008-12-01 13:52

Witaj Aleksander,
Very nice view through vitrage(?). Very interesting and original composition. Artistic way to show us this beautiful castle, good job!
Pozdrawiam,
Sneza

Piotrek80 (646) 2008-12-02 0:47