A half hour outside of Gdańsk lies one of the most significant pieces of medieval architecture in Europe. Sitting on a total of 21 hectares, Malbork Castle is by land mass the largest Gothic castle complex in the world and the largest brick castle in Europe. It was built in the late 13th century, and... Continue Reading →
An important seaport city on the Baltic coast, Gdańsk has been a contested area throughout history. Early Gdańsk was part of the Polish state, but was annexed by Prussia and later incorporated into the German empire in 1871. From 1807-1814 and 1920-1939, it operated as a free city-state known as the Free City of Danzig.... Continue Reading →
In early December I took a trip to Poland. I have Polish ancestry on my dad's side, so the trip was a bit of a heritage exploration trip for me. I've also always had an interest in World War II history, and hit a ton of historical sites and museums throughout my ten days in... Continue Reading →
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