The castle in Nidzica
The castle in Nidzica (German Neidenburg) was built around 1370 by the
Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, Winrich von Kniprode, as one of the
major strategic points in the defence system of the Teutonic state. The
Gothic fortress was raised on a high hill, east of a medieval settlement
and replaced a wooden watchtower fort of the 13th century, which had
stood at the site of the present outer ward of the castle. The brick
castle, surrounded with bogs and vast marshes, was like a shield for the
southern part of the Teutonic state. It protected numerous villages
established by the Order near the towns of Dąbrówno, Olsztynek and
Działdowo against Lithuanian retaliatory attacks. It also guarded an
alternative route from Masovia to Malbork. The castle was a seat of
Teutonic officials, both commanders (Komtur) and procurators
(Prokurator)
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