Founded in the 13th Century by the Teutonic Knights, Malbork is noted for its Gothic Castle, one of the most striking in Europe. Under continuous construction for nearly 230 years it is the world’s largest brick castle and, together with its museum, has UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Malbork, originally Marienburg, is situated on the Nogat river, around 100 kilometres from the Baltic coast.

The whole region, once known as Prussia, is renowned as a source of amber.