Welcome to Malbork.com, a comprehensive internet guide for the world famous city of Malbork, Poland. For those of you still familiarizing yourself with the city, it's located in northern Poland at the eastern edge of the Pomeranian Voivodeship (one of Poland's 16 administrative provinces). By automobile the city is 45 kilometers or 27 miles directly south from the Baltic Sea, 60 kilometers or 37 miles southeast from the giant port city of Gdańsk, and 140 kilometers or 86 miles northwest from the city of Olsztyn.
According to recent 2011 Polish census reports, Malbork has an official population of just over 38,000 residents. The population density is 2,200 residents per square kilometer or 5,800 residents per square mile. The city's population peaked in 1995 at slightly over 40,000, having grown steadily from just over 2,800 residents in 1945 (Malbork's pre-World War II population was over 27,000 residents). The population growth within Malbork has plateaued in the last decade, hovering right above 38,000 since early 2004.
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The 13th century Gothic castle within the city of Malbork was officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December of 1997, it's also one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Poland. Other popular tourist attractions in Malbork include its beautiful town hall building, St Mary's Gate, Potter's Gate, remnants of the medieval city wall, the old Malbork water tower, and the beautiful Gothic Church of St. John. Guided city tours are available in most major languages, including sign language.
Both the city of Malbork and greater Poland have what is called a temperate climate. Malbork's close proximity to the Baltic Sea (45 kilometers or 27 miles directly south) also greatly affects its local weather. The average high temperature within the city for January (the coldest month) is 1 °C or 33 °F. July is Malbork's warmest month, with daily highs averaging 24 °C or 75.2 °F (temperatures can reach over 32 °C or 90 °F). The average annual precipitation level for Malbork is 535 mm or 21.06 inches of rainfall.
The largest economic industry within Malbork is food processing. The city is home to the Malma brand pasta factory, as well as a sugar manufacturing company called Cukrownia Malbork. Machinery production is another local economic pillar, with the companies Leokadia (agricultural equipment manufacturer) and Pemal (woodworking tools manufacturer) operating within Malbork. Other large locally based companies include Organika (polyurethane foam producer) and Prino-Plast (hygiene products producer).
The most popular organized sports within Malbork are football (called soccer in the US), volleyball, and handball. The city has 2 stadiums and other athletic facilities. The best known local teams are Pomezania Malbork (football), Nogat Malbork (football), Polski Cukier SPR Pomezania Malbork (handball), UMKS Jurand Malbork (men's volleyball), and UKS Orzeł Malbork (women's volleyball). With regard to recreational sports, local residents enjoy dragon boat racing, swimming, tennis, and ice skating.
The city of Malbork has a geographical size of 17.15 square kilometers or 6.62 square miles. Malbork Castle occupies over 0.012% of the total city area, which is fairly unusual for an urban landmark to take up that amount of space (over 0.081 square miles or 0.21 square kilometers). The highest point of elevation in the city is 30 meters or 100 feet above sea level, while the lowest point of elevation is 6 meters or 20 feet above sea level. Malbork's unusually low elevation is due to its proximity to the Baltic Sea.
For those of you traveling to and from Malbork by private car, entering the city can be done by using Polish National Highways 22 and 55. These highway systems are in great condition, receiving regular maintenance work. Malbork also has both a bus and railway station, with direct transit routes available from any major destination within Poland or Europe. Local city travel in Malbork can be done by using the public municipal bus system (there are 6 municipal bus lines). Taxi services are available within the city as well.
The education system in Malbork is fairly standard for a modern Polish city of its size. The city is host to a variety of preschools, kindergartens, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. These schools serve both the urban and rural area residents. At the higher education level the city is home to the Malbork University of the Third Age (its Polish name is Uniwersytet Trzeciego Wieku), an internationally founded college for retirees. Malbork also hosts a local branch of an Elbląg (city) vocational institute.
Culture within Malbork is promoted and organized by the Municipal House of Culture, the Town Hall Youth House of Culture, and the Garrison Club. The city is home to regular festivals and events such as chess tournaments, battle reenactments, folk dancing, and art exhibits. Christianity is also a cultural mainstay in Malbork, with the city hosting 11 churches in 3 denominations, including the Gothic Church of St. John the Baptist, the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and the Church of the 108 Polish Martyrs.
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MALBORK CASTLE
Malbork Castle, also known as the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, Zamek w Malborku (its Polish name), or Ordensburg Marienburg (its German name), is a 13th century fortress located in the city of Malbork, Poland. This massive structure was built by the German Roman Catholic order of crusaders, the Teutonic Knights. It's the world's largest castle by total surface area, spanning just over 21 hectares or 52 acres. The castle also holds the current record of being the largest brick building in all of Europe.
In December of 1997 Malbork Castle was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, joining other renowned architectural masterpieces such as the Giza Necropolis and the Chichen Itza. Malbork castle is also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Poland, frequented by over 500,000 guests a year. Visitors to the castle can explore the castle grounds and the fortress itself, or they can visit the castle's museum which exhibits rare historic artifacts such as art, ceramics, and medieval weapons.
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