Malbork Castle

The Teutonic castle Europe is one of the most splendid castles with all their glory and charm in the quaint town of Malbork. The Teutonic Knights, a religious order that served as a crusading military unit, initially constructed this 13th-century Teutonic castle. Even though the castle began as a small fortification, it was eventually extended over the centuries to become a massive structure. Malbork Castle, once the biggest Gothic structure in Europe, is still the world's largest castle in terms of land area.

The castle is now a museum, with many of its original rooms immaculately preserved. A medieval kitchen with a six-meter-wide fireplace, a collection of armor and weapons, and the knights' private toilet at the top of a tower are among the highlights. Aside from historical collections, the castle also houses a number of exhibits, one of which demonstrates the conservation techniques used to restore the castle.

• Official site: http://www.zamek.malbork.pl/en
• Location: Malbork, Poland