Castles and Palaces

This collection highlights the architectural heritage of the Warmian-Masurian region, featuring 14th-century Teutonic Order strongholds, fortified bishops' residences, and Prussian noble estates. The selection spans Brick Gothic castles in Lidzbark Warmiński and Olsztyn to the Baroque ruins of Schlobitten. These sites illustrate the strategic military history of the monastic state and the later transition into grand Neoclassical and Tudor Gothic manor houses and imperial hunting retreats.

Ordensburg Hohenstein

A 14th-century Teutonic castle in Olsztynek, originally built to defend the southern borders of the monastic state. The structure underwent significant reconstruction in the 19th century.

Lidzbark Castle

The Lidzbark Castle, officially known as Lidzbark Bishops' Castle, is a fortified castle and palace from the 14th century located in the…

Olsztyn Castle

The Olsztyn Castle, officially the Castle of Warmian Cathedral Chapter in Olsztyn, is a Brick Gothic castle located in the heart of Olsztyn…

Ostróda Castle

Ostróda Castle is a castle located in the region of the Ostróda County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship; in Poland.

Zamek Kapituły Warmińskiej

Ruins of a 14th-century Brick Gothic castle that served the Warmian Cathedral Chapter. The site was largely destroyed during World War II and remains a preserved ruin.

Schlobitten Palace

Schlobitten Palace is a ruined baroque palace in Słobity, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in Poland.

Pałac w Golubiach

A 19th-century palace estate located in the Masurian Lake District, representing the rural residential architecture of the regional nobility.

Ohotnicij zamok imperatora Vilgelma II

The site of Emperor Wilhelm II’s former wooden hunting lodge in the Rominten Heath. Established in the late 19th century, it was designed in a distinctive Scandinavian-influenced style.

Hotel-Park Ublik

A late 19th-century manor house designed in the Tudor Gothic style. Situated by Lake Ublik Mały, the estate is surrounded by a historic park.

Pałac w Pacółtowie

A restored Neoclassical palace from the late 18th century. The estate features a large park and equestrian facilities, currently functioning as a hotel.