Architecture

Throughout the 18th century, the castle fell more and more into decline, until in 1772, when the first partition of Poland took place, Malbork and its lands were taken over by Prussia of Frederick II, known as the Great.

On the facade facing the sea were engraved inscriptions in honor of Zeus.

In the 17th century, James I used Windsor Castle primarily as a base for hunting, one of his favorite activities, and for socializing with friends.

It was built on previously leveled terrain with height differences of only 2.1 cm.

Many elements excavated by John Turtle Wood can be found in British Museum.

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the Germans carried out very extensive regothisation works in the castle.

As early as 1964, during an archeological survey, American researchers realized that this mound did not form naturally.

Horace did not live to see the opening of the bridge.

The Wall, best-known today, acquired its final form during the Ming Dynasty between the 14th through 17th centuries AD.

The lighthouse was damaged by subsequent earthquakes in 796 and 951.