{"id":122320,"date":"2023-12-13T18:39:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T18:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/?p=122320"},"modified":"2023-12-13T18:39:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T18:39:28","slug":"inside-the-formidable-worlds-largest-castle-that-took-132-years-to-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/world-news\/inside-the-formidable-worlds-largest-castle-that-took-132-years-to-build\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the formidable worlds largest castle that took 132 years to build"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Poland is home to the world’s biggest castle that boasts an astonishing 30 million bricks painstakingly assembled over a 132-year period.<\/p>\n

This sprawling complex of Malbork Castle, nestled along the picturesque River Nogat, is a colossal feat that dwarfs even Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, standing at four and two times the size, respectively.<\/p>\n

Within its massive walls, the castle encompasses three distinct structures, complete with moats, a drawbridge, and a multitude of houses and towers adorned with turrets.<\/p>\n

The red brick castle transports visitors back in time with its well-preserved medieval charm, mirroring its appearance from six centuries ago.<\/p>\n

Originally designed as the residence for 3,000 knights and their retinue, the awe-inspiring complex sprawls over an expansive two million square feet.<\/p>\n

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The rich history starts in 1274 when a group of religious knights began constructing the High Castle, the first of the three structures.<\/p>\n

Lonely Planet aptly describes it as a “formidable” testament to medieval craftsmanship. By 1309, the resident knights added the Middle Castle, followed by the Lower Castle, surrounded by formidable defensive walls.<\/p>\n

Internal drawbridges offer a glimpse into the castle’s scale, while the view from across the river provides a breathtaking perspective of its magnificence.<\/p>\n

Enormous kitchens, capable of storing two years’ worth of provisions for 400 people, invite tourists to explore culinary history.<\/p>\n

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