The largest castle in the world by land area, a huge red-brick Gothic fortress built by the Teutonic Knights from the 13th century beside the Nogat River. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The audio-guided tour takes about 3.5 hours through the High, Middle and Low Castles, the Grand Master's palace and great halls.
The best view of the castle is from the far bank of the river. Malbork is about 45 minutes by train from Gdańsk.
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