https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/419006 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/419006 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:08:21 +0000 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:08:21 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51098078 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-10,doc-51098078 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:46:18 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51098078"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/78/51098078.7f72401f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="202" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kętrzyn (Rastenburg) was established in 1329 in the State of the Teutonic Knights and was granted town rights in 1357.<br /> <br /> After the Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tannenberg) in 1410, the mayor surrendered the town to Poland, however, it fell back to the Teutonic Knights in 1411. In 1440, the town joined the anti-Teutonic Prussian Confederation. King Casimir IV Jagiellon incorporated the town into the Kingdom of Poland in 1454.<br /> <br /> After the Thirteen Years’ War (1454–1466) the town was part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Order's state and, from 1525 to 1701, it was part of the Duchy of Prussia.<br /> <br /> During WWII Hitler's wartime military headquarters, the "Wolfsschanze" (Wolf's Lair), was east of Rastenburg. In 1945, the area suffered devastation from both the retreating Germans and advancing Soviets. Some ruins of the Wolfsschanze remain.<br /> <br /> The brick castle of the Teutonic Order in Kętrzyn is a Gothic building from the second half of the 14th century. In 1945 it had been burnt down and rebuilt after more than 15 years according to original gothic conventions. The very last knight is waiting for tourists at the entrance gate.</div> Kętrzyn - Zamek krzyżacki <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51098078"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/78/51098078.7f72401f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="202" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kętrzyn (Rastenburg) was established in 1329 in the State of the Teutonic Knights and was granted town rights in 1357.<br /> <br /> After the Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tannenberg) in 1410, the mayor surrendered the town to Poland, however, it fell back to the Teutonic Knights in 1411. In 1440, the town joined the anti-Teutonic Prussian Confederation. King Casimir IV Jagiellon incorporated the town into the Kingdom of Poland in 1454.<br /> <br /> After the Thirteen Years’ War (1454–1466) the town was part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Order's state and, from 1525 to 1701, it was part of the Duchy of Prussia.<br /> <br /> During WWII Hitler's wartime military headquarters, the "Wolfsschanze" (Wolf's Lair), was east of Rastenburg. In 1945, the area suffered devastation from both the retreating Germans and advancing Soviets. Some ruins of the Wolfsschanze remain.<br /> <br /> The brick castle of the Teutonic Order in Kętrzyn is a Gothic building from the second half of the 14th century. In 1945 it had been burnt down and rebuilt after more than 15 years according to original gothic conventions. The very last knight is waiting for tourists at the entrance gate.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51098068 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-10,doc-51098068 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:28:24 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51098068"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/68/51098068.7914c8cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="190" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kętrzyn (Rastenburg) was established in 1329 in the State of the Teutonic Knights and was granted town rights in 1357.<br /> <br /> After the Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tannenberg) in 1410, the mayor surrendered the town to Poland, however, it fell back to the Teutonic Knights in 1411. In 1440, the town joined the anti-Teutonic Prussian Confederation. King Casimir IV Jagiellon incorporated town to the Kingdom of Poland in 1454.<br /> <br /> After the Thirteen Years’ War (1454–1466) the town was part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Order's state and, from 1525 to 1701, it was part of the Duchy of Prussia.<br /> <br /> During WWII Hitler's wartime military headquarters, the "Wolfsschanze" (Wolf's Lair), was east of Rastenburg. In 1945, the area suffered devastation from both the retreating Germans and advancing Soviets. Some ruins of the Wolfsschanze remain.<br /> <br /> The Bazylika kolegiacka św. Jerzego (Collegiate Basilica of St. George) is the best-preserved fortified church in Masuria. Originally it was a single-nave hall in the southwestern corner of the town. It was part of the town´s defensive structure. The tower was crowned with battlements. In the 15th century, a second tower was built, and at the end of the century, the building was rebuilt into a three-aisled pseudo-basilica.<br /> <br /> Until WWII it was called the "German Church" - in contrast to the "Polish Church" next to it.<br /> <br /> Note the diamond vault.</div> Kętrzyn - Bazylika kolegiacka św. Jerzego <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51098068"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/68/51098068.7914c8cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="190" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kętrzyn (Rastenburg) was established in 1329 in the State of the Teutonic Knights and was granted town rights in 1357.<br /> <br /> After the Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tannenberg) in 1410, the mayor surrendered the town to Poland, however, it fell back to the Teutonic Knights in 1411. In 1440, the town joined the anti-Teutonic Prussian Confederation. King Casimir IV Jagiellon incorporated town to the Kingdom of Poland in 1454.<br /> <br /> After the Thirteen Years’ War (1454–1466) the town was part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Order's state and, from 1525 to 1701, it was part of the Duchy of Prussia.<br /> <br /> During WWII Hitler's wartime military headquarters, the "Wolfsschanze" (Wolf's Lair), was east of Rastenburg. In 1945, the area suffered devastation from both the retreating Germans and advancing Soviets. Some ruins of the Wolfsschanze remain.<br /> <br /> The Bazylika kolegiacka św. Jerzego (Collegiate Basilica of St. George) is the best-preserved fortified church in Masuria. Originally it was a single-nave hall in the southwestern corner of the town. It was part of the town´s defensive structure. The tower was crowned with battlements. In the 15th century, a second tower was built, and at the end of the century, the building was rebuilt into a three-aisled pseudo-basilica.<br /> <br /> Until WWII it was called the "German Church" - in contrast to the "Polish Church" next to it.<br /> <br /> Note the diamond vault.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51098066 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-10,doc-51098066 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:13:44 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51098066"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/66/51098066.4bdf8a33.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kętrzyn (Rastenburg) was established in 1329 in the State of the Teutonic Knights and was granted town rights in 1357.<br /> <br /> After the Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tannenberg) in 1410, the mayor surrendered the town to Poland, however, it fell back to the Teutonic Knights in 1411. In 1440, the town joined the anti-Teutonic Prussian Confederation. King Casimir IV Jagiellon incorporated town to the Kingdom of Poland in 1454.<br /> <br /> After the Thirteen Years’ War (1454–1466) the town was part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Order's state and, from 1525 to 1701, it was part of the Duchy of Prussia.<br /> <br /> During WWII Hitler's wartime military headquarters, the "Wolfsschanze" (Wolf's Lair), was east of Rastenburg. In 1945, the area suffered devastation from both the retreating Germans and advancing Soviets. Some ruins of the Wolfsschanze remain.<br /> <br /> The Bazylika kolegiacka św. Jerzego (Collegiate Basilica of St. George) is the best-preserved fortified church in Masuria. Originally it was a single-nave hall in the southwestern corner of the town. It was part of the town´s defensive structure. The tower was crowned with battlements. In the 15th century, a second tower was built, and at the end of the century, the building was rebuilt into a three-aisled pseudo-basilica.<br /> <br /> Until WWII it was called the "German Church" - in contrast to the "Polish Church" next to it.</div> Kętrzyn - Bazylika kolegiacka św. Jerzego <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51098066"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/66/51098066.4bdf8a33.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kętrzyn (Rastenburg) was established in 1329 in the State of the Teutonic Knights and was granted town rights in 1357.<br /> <br /> After the Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tannenberg) in 1410, the mayor surrendered the town to Poland, however, it fell back to the Teutonic Knights in 1411. In 1440, the town joined the anti-Teutonic Prussian Confederation. King Casimir IV Jagiellon incorporated town to the Kingdom of Poland in 1454.<br /> <br /> After the Thirteen Years’ War (1454–1466) the town was part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Order's state and, from 1525 to 1701, it was part of the Duchy of Prussia.<br /> <br /> During WWII Hitler's wartime military headquarters, the "Wolfsschanze" (Wolf's Lair), was east of Rastenburg. In 1945, the area suffered devastation from both the retreating Germans and advancing Soviets. Some ruins of the Wolfsschanze remain.<br /> <br /> The Bazylika kolegiacka św. Jerzego (Collegiate Basilica of St. George) is the best-preserved fortified church in Masuria. Originally it was a single-nave hall in the southwestern corner of the town. It was part of the town´s defensive structure. The tower was crowned with battlements. In the 15th century, a second tower was built, and at the end of the century, the building was rebuilt into a three-aisled pseudo-basilica.<br /> <br /> Until WWII it was called the "German Church" - in contrast to the "Polish Church" next to it.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51097534 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-10,doc-51097534 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:21:27 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51097534"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/34/51097534.29e10684.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="199" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement was located here, that was destructed in 1325 by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt and it was granted town privileges in 1364 by order of the Bishop of Warmia.<br /> <br /> The town was built with a central square and the parish church of St. Anne. North of the church was the bishop's castle in which the burgrave resided.<br /> <br /> It joined the Prussian Confederation in 1440 and in 1466 the town was confirmed as part of Kingdom of Poland. It was the place of fights of the Polish–Teutonic War of 1519–1521. In 1521 the Teutonic Knights launched artillery fire on the town but had to withdraw. <br /> <br /> Kościół św. Anny (St. Anne church) was made of red fired bricks in gothic style in 1386.</div> Barczewo - Kościół św. Anny <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51097534"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/34/51097534.29e10684.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="199" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement was located here, that was destructed in 1325 by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt and it was granted town privileges in 1364 by order of the Bishop of Warmia.<br /> <br /> The town was built with a central square and the parish church of St. Anne. North of the church was the bishop's castle in which the burgrave resided.<br /> <br /> It joined the Prussian Confederation in 1440 and in 1466 the town was confirmed as part of Kingdom of Poland. It was the place of fights of the Polish–Teutonic War of 1519–1521. In 1521 the Teutonic Knights launched artillery fire on the town but had to withdraw. <br /> <br /> Kościół św. Anny (St. Anne church) was made of red fired bricks in gothic style in 1386.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51097510 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-10,doc-51097510 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:07:57 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51097510"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/10/51097510.d2dab6b8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="179" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement was located here, that was destructed in 1325 by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt and it was granted town privileges in 1364 by order of the Bishop of Warmia.<br /> <br /> The town was built with a central square and the parish church of St. Anne. North of the church was the bishop's castle in which the burgrave resided.<br /> <br /> It joined the Prussian Confederation in 1440 and in 1466 the town was confirmed as part of Kingdom of Poland. It was the place of fights of the Polish–Teutonic War of 1519–1521. In 1521 the Teutonic Knights launched artillery fire on the town but had to withdraw. <br /> <br /> Kościół św. Anny (St. Anne church) was made of red fired bricks in gothic style in 1386.</div> Barczewo - Kościół św. Anny <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51097510"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/10/51097510.d2dab6b8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="179" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement was located here, that was destructed in 1325 by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt and it was granted town privileges in 1364 by order of the Bishop of Warmia.<br /> <br /> The town was built with a central square and the parish church of St. Anne. North of the church was the bishop's castle in which the burgrave resided.<br /> <br /> It joined the Prussian Confederation in 1440 and in 1466 the town was confirmed as part of Kingdom of Poland. It was the place of fights of the Polish–Teutonic War of 1519–1521. In 1521 the Teutonic Knights launched artillery fire on the town but had to withdraw. <br /> <br /> Kościół św. Anny (St. Anne church) was made of red fired bricks in gothic style in 1386.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096794 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-09,doc-51096794 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:59:37 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096794"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/94/51096794.efd29a75.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The first church was probably built in the brick Gothic style between 1370 and 1380 after Allenstein had received its town charter in 1352. <br /> <br /> In 1596, the old church tower was replaced by a new one (63m high).<br /> <br /> In 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars, the French imprisoned 1500 Russian and Prussian prisoners inside, who resisted heavy frost by using the furniture as firewood.<br /> <br /> In 1864 church was in danger of collapse and had to be closed. It was put into use after a general renovation in 1866 - 1868. In 1972, the church became con cathedral and in 1991 it was visited by Pope John Paul II, who elevated the church to basilica minor in 2004.<br /> <br /> The late Gothic triptych was created at the beginning of the 16th century. <br /> <br /> The Virgin is flanked by St. Catherine and (probably) Canute VI of Denmark. The figures of the Twelve Apostles are placed in the side wings. The altar was not part of the original furnishings and came to Olsztyn in the early 1950s</div> Olsztyn - Bazylika konkatedralna św. Jakuba <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096794"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/94/51096794.efd29a75.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The first church was probably built in the brick Gothic style between 1370 and 1380 after Allenstein had received its town charter in 1352. <br /> <br /> In 1596, the old church tower was replaced by a new one (63m high).<br /> <br /> In 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars, the French imprisoned 1500 Russian and Prussian prisoners inside, who resisted heavy frost by using the furniture as firewood.<br /> <br /> In 1864 church was in danger of collapse and had to be closed. It was put into use after a general renovation in 1866 - 1868. In 1972, the church became con cathedral and in 1991 it was visited by Pope John Paul II, who elevated the church to basilica minor in 2004.<br /> <br /> The late Gothic triptych was created at the beginning of the 16th century. <br /> <br /> The Virgin is flanked by St. Catherine and (probably) Canute VI of Denmark. The figures of the Twelve Apostles are placed in the side wings. The altar was not part of the original furnishings and came to Olsztyn in the early 1950s</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096756 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-09,doc-51096756 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:30:55 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096756"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/56/51096756.717f49a1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The first church was probably built in the brick Gothic style between 1370 and 1380 after Allenstein had received its town charter in 1352. <br /> <br /> In 1596, the old church tower was replaced by a new one (63m high).<br /> <br /> In 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars, the French imprisoned 1500 Russian and Prussian prisoners inside, who resisted heavy frost by using the furniture as firewood.<br /> <br /> In 1864 church was in danger of collapse and had to be closed. It was put into use after a general renovation in 1866 - 1868. In 1972, the church became con cathedral and in 1991 it was visited by Pope John Paul II, who elevated the church to basilica minor in 2004.<br /> <br /> An elegant chandelier</div> Olsztyn - Bazylika konkatedralna św. Jakuba <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096756"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/56/51096756.717f49a1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The first church was probably built in the brick Gothic style between 1370 and 1380 after Allenstein had received its town charter in 1352. <br /> <br /> In 1596, the old church tower was replaced by a new one (63m high).<br /> <br /> In 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars, the French imprisoned 1500 Russian and Prussian prisoners inside, who resisted heavy frost by using the furniture as firewood.<br /> <br /> In 1864 church was in danger of collapse and had to be closed. It was put into use after a general renovation in 1866 - 1868. In 1972, the church became con cathedral and in 1991 it was visited by Pope John Paul II, who elevated the church to basilica minor in 2004.<br /> <br /> An elegant chandelier</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096674 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-09,doc-51096674 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:20:31 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096674"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/66/74/51096674.404d8dcd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="197" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The first church was probably built in the brick Gothic style between 1370 and 1380 after Allenstein had received its town charter in 1352. <br /> <br /> In 1596, the old church tower was replaced by a new one (63m high).<br /> <br /> In 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars, the French imprisoned 1500 Russian and Prussian prisoners inside, who resisted heavy frost by using the furniture as firewood.<br /> <br /> In 1864 church was in danger of collapse and had to be closed. It was put into use after a general renovation in 1866 - 1868. In 1972, the church became con cathedral and in 1991 it was visited by Pope John Paul II, who elevated the church to basilica minor in 2004.</div> Olsztyn - Bazylika konkatedralna św. Jakuba <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096674"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/66/74/51096674.404d8dcd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="197" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The first church was probably built in the brick Gothic style between 1370 and 1380 after Allenstein had received its town charter in 1352. <br /> <br /> In 1596, the old church tower was replaced by a new one (63m high).<br /> <br /> In 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars, the French imprisoned 1500 Russian and Prussian prisoners inside, who resisted heavy frost by using the furniture as firewood.<br /> <br /> In 1864 church was in danger of collapse and had to be closed. It was put into use after a general renovation in 1866 - 1868. In 1972, the church became con cathedral and in 1991 it was visited by Pope John Paul II, who elevated the church to basilica minor in 2004.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096554 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-09,doc-51096554 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:06:43 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096554"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/54/51096554.08d05107.240.jpg?r2" width="169" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The first church was probably built in the brick Gothic style between 1370 and 1380 after Allenstein had received its town charter in 1352. <br /> <br /> In 1596, the old church tower was replaced by a new one (63m high).<br /> <br /> In 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars, the French imprisoned 1500 Russian and Prussian prisoners inside, who resisted heavy frost by using the furniture as firewood.<br /> <br /> In 1864 church was in danger of collapse and had to be closed. It was put into use after a general renovation in 1866 - 1868. In 1972, the church became con cathedral and in 1991 it was visited by Pope John Paul II, who elevated the church to basilica minor in 2004.</div> Olsztyn - Bazylika konkatedralna św. Jakuba <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096554"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/54/51096554.08d05107.240.jpg?r2" width="169" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The first church was probably built in the brick Gothic style between 1370 and 1380 after Allenstein had received its town charter in 1352. <br /> <br /> In 1596, the old church tower was replaced by a new one (63m high).<br /> <br /> In 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars, the French imprisoned 1500 Russian and Prussian prisoners inside, who resisted heavy frost by using the furniture as firewood.<br /> <br /> In 1864 church was in danger of collapse and had to be closed. It was put into use after a general renovation in 1866 - 1868. In 1972, the church became con cathedral and in 1991 it was visited by Pope John Paul II, who elevated the church to basilica minor in 2004.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096510 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-09,doc-51096510 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:20:28 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096510"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/10/51096510.021c2cd0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="196" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The Brama GórnaIt (Upper Gate, Hohes Tor) is one of the once three gates that were in the city's defensive walls. Remains of the walls are also preserved from the medieval fortifications. <br /> <br /> The Brama GórnaIt was built after 1378. The reconstruction of the gate in its present form took place at the end of the 15th century after the Thirteen Years' War (1454-1466) and the Papal War (1478).</div> Olsztyn - Brama Górna <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096510"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/10/51096510.021c2cd0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="196" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The Brama GórnaIt (Upper Gate, Hohes Tor) is one of the once three gates that were in the city's defensive walls. Remains of the walls are also preserved from the medieval fortifications. <br /> <br /> The Brama GórnaIt was built after 1378. The reconstruction of the gate in its present form took place at the end of the 15th century after the Thirteen Years' War (1454-1466) and the Papal War (1478).</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096252 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-09,doc-51096252 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:27:20 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096252"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/62/52/51096252.8bab10b9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Olsztyn - Szlak Św. Jakuba<br /> <br /> <br /> From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> Ultreia! <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.szlakjakuba.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.szlakjakuba.com/</a></div> Olsztyn - Szlak Św. Jakuba <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096252"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/62/52/51096252.8bab10b9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Olsztyn - Szlak Św. Jakuba<br /> <br /> <br /> From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> Ultreia! <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.szlakjakuba.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.szlakjakuba.com/</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096238 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-09,doc-51096238 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:17:08 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096238"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/62/38/51096238.84c72c51.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> Crossing the market. The tower of the "Bazylika konkatedralna św. Jakuba" (Concathedral Basilica of St James) is seen in the backdrop.</div> Olsztyn - Rynek <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51096238"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/62/38/51096238.84c72c51.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> Crossing the market. The tower of the "Bazylika konkatedralna św. Jakuba" (Concathedral Basilica of St James) is seen in the backdrop.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095826 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-08,doc-51095826 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:52:03 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095826"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/26/51095826.ff3062be.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="196" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The "Stary Ratusz" (Old Town Hall) is originally a late Gothic building, which was rebuilt in the Baroque style. At the end of WWII, the building burned down and was rebuilt in 1946 - 1949.</div> Olsztyn - Stary Ratusz <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095826"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/26/51095826.ff3062be.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="196" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From 1230 to 1283 the Teutonic Order conquered the entire territory of the Slavic Prussians. In 1243 the bishop of Warmia received 1/3 of the territory of his diocese for his maintenance. The town was founded in 1353 under the name of Allensteyn by the chapter of the cathedral of Warmia on its territory. At that time, the castle was already under construction.<br /> <br /> In 1454 the town joined the Prussian Confederation against the Teutonic Order. The townspeople captured the castle and recognized the sovereignty of the Polish king, but a year later the town was reconquered by the Teutonic Order. During the war the town was in flames several times. By the peace treaty in 1466, Olsztyn and the entire Duchy of Warmia came under Polish sovereignty.<br /> <br /> For centuries the city was an important centre of trade, crafts, science and administration in the Warmia region.<br /> <br /> The "Stary Ratusz" (Old Town Hall) is originally a late Gothic building, which was rebuilt in the Baroque style. At the end of WWII, the building burned down and was rebuilt in 1946 - 1949.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095800 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-08,doc-51095800 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:08:04 +0000 2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095800"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/00/51095800.c5a7153d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="175" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Teutonic Knights probably took over a wooden castle of the Baltic Prussians end of the 13th century. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the place had developed into an urban settlement. In 1327 Mohrungen was granted the town charter. The knights of the order were followed by peasant treks, one of which, coming from the southern Harz region in Central Germany, settled near the castle of the order.<br /> <br /> After the 1410 Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tanneberg) the town was occupied by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. In 1440 Mohrungen joined the Prussian Confederation, which opposed the Teutonic Order. The town fought against the Order in the war from 1454 to 1466. Reconquered the town became his seat as deputy Grand Master. After the Torun peace treaty in 1466, the town became a part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Knights.<br /> <br /> During the Polish–Teutonic War Morąg was again captured by Poland in 1520 and burned down. Upon the Protestant Reformation and the secularisation of the Order's State in 1525 it became part of Ducal Prussia, remaining a Polish fief until 1657.<br /> <br /> The first Early Gothic parish church was built 1305-1312. It was much smaller than the present church and covered only the nave area of the present one. Within the 14th century the building was extended by choir , sacristy and tower. In 1414 the church was the only building in the town to survive the Morąg fire.<br /> <br /> From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. <br /> <br /> The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.</div> Morąg - Kościół św. św. Piotra i Pawła <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095800"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/00/51095800.c5a7153d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="175" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Teutonic Knights probably took over a wooden castle of the Baltic Prussians end of the 13th century. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the place had developed into an urban settlement. In 1327 Mohrungen was granted the town charter. The knights of the order were followed by peasant treks, one of which, coming from the southern Harz region in Central Germany, settled near the castle of the order.<br /> <br /> After the 1410 Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tanneberg) the town was occupied by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. In 1440 Mohrungen joined the Prussian Confederation, which opposed the Teutonic Order. The town fought against the Order in the war from 1454 to 1466. Reconquered the town became his seat as deputy Grand Master. After the Torun peace treaty in 1466, the town became a part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Knights.<br /> <br /> During the Polish–Teutonic War Morąg was again captured by Poland in 1520 and burned down. Upon the Protestant Reformation and the secularisation of the Order's State in 1525 it became part of Ducal Prussia, remaining a Polish fief until 1657.<br /> <br /> The first Early Gothic parish church was built 1305-1312. It was much smaller than the present church and covered only the nave area of the present one. Within the 14th century the building was extended by choir , sacristy and tower. In 1414 the church was the only building in the town to survive the Morąg fire.<br /> <br /> From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. <br /> <br /> The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095798 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-08,doc-51095798 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:59:07 +0000 2021-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095798"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/57/98/51095798.2aba3421.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="188" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Teutonic Knights probably took over a wooden castle of the Baltic Prussians end of the 13th century. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the place had developed into an urban settlement. In 1327 Mohrungen was granted the town charter. The knights of the order were followed by peasant treks, one of which, coming from the southern Harz region in Central Germany, settled near the castle of the order.<br /> <br /> After the 1410 Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tanneberg) the town was occupied by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. In 1440 Mohrungen joined the Prussian Confederation, which opposed the Teutonic Order. The town fought against the Order in the war from 1454 to 1466. Reconquered the town became his seat as deputy Grand Master. After the Torun peace treaty in 1466, the town became a part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Knights.<br /> <br /> During the Polish–Teutonic War Morąg was again captured by Poland in 1520 and burned down. Upon the Protestant Reformation and the secularisation of the Order's State in 1525 it became part of Ducal Prussia, remaining a Polish fief until 1657.<br /> <br /> The first Early Gothic parish church was built 1305-1312. It was much smaller than the present church and covered only the nave area of the present one. Within the 14th century the building was extended by choir , sacristy and tower. In 1414 the church was the only building in the town to survive the Morąg fire.<br /> <br /> From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. <br /> <br /> The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.</div> Morąg - Kościół św. św. Piotra i Pawła <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095798"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/57/98/51095798.2aba3421.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="188" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Teutonic Knights probably took over a wooden castle of the Baltic Prussians end of the 13th century. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the place had developed into an urban settlement. In 1327 Mohrungen was granted the town charter. The knights of the order were followed by peasant treks, one of which, coming from the southern Harz region in Central Germany, settled near the castle of the order.<br /> <br /> After the 1410 Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tanneberg) the town was occupied by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. In 1440 Mohrungen joined the Prussian Confederation, which opposed the Teutonic Order. The town fought against the Order in the war from 1454 to 1466. Reconquered the town became his seat as deputy Grand Master. After the Torun peace treaty in 1466, the town became a part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Knights.<br /> <br /> During the Polish–Teutonic War Morąg was again captured by Poland in 1520 and burned down. Upon the Protestant Reformation and the secularisation of the Order's State in 1525 it became part of Ducal Prussia, remaining a Polish fief until 1657.<br /> <br /> The first Early Gothic parish church was built 1305-1312. It was much smaller than the present church and covered only the nave area of the present one. Within the 14th century the building was extended by choir , sacristy and tower. In 1414 the church was the only building in the town to survive the Morąg fire.<br /> <br /> From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. <br /> <br /> The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095786 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-08,doc-51095786 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:51:50 +0000 2021-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095786"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/57/86/51095786.0f37e9c7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="200" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Teutonic Knights probably took over a wooden castle of the Baltic Prussians end of the 13th century. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the place had developed into an urban settlement. In 1327 Mohrungen was granted the town charter. The knights of the order were followed by peasant treks, one of which, coming from the southern Harz region in Central Germany, settled near the castle of the order.<br /> <br /> After the 1410 Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tanneberg) the town was occupied by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. In 1440 Mohrungen joined the Prussian Confederation, which opposed the Teutonic Order. The town fought against the Order in the war from 1454 to 1466. Reconquered the town became his seat as deputy Grand Master. After the Torun peace treaty in 1466, the town became a part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Knights.<br /> <br /> During the Polish–Teutonic War Morąg was again captured by Poland in 1520 and burned down. Upon the Protestant Reformation and the secularisation of the Order's State in 1525 it became part of Ducal Prussia, remaining a Polish fief until 1657.<br /> <br /> The first Early Gothic parish church was built 1305-1312. It was much smaller than the present church and covered only the nave area of the present one. Within the 14th century the building was extended by choir , sacristy and tower. In 1414 the church was the only building in the town to survive the Morąg fire.<br /> <br /> From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. <br /> <br /> The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.</div> Morąg - Kościół św. św. Piotra i Pawła <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095786"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/57/86/51095786.0f37e9c7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="200" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Teutonic Knights probably took over a wooden castle of the Baltic Prussians end of the 13th century. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the place had developed into an urban settlement. In 1327 Mohrungen was granted the town charter. The knights of the order were followed by peasant treks, one of which, coming from the southern Harz region in Central Germany, settled near the castle of the order.<br /> <br /> After the 1410 Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tanneberg) the town was occupied by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. In 1440 Mohrungen joined the Prussian Confederation, which opposed the Teutonic Order. The town fought against the Order in the war from 1454 to 1466. Reconquered the town became his seat as deputy Grand Master. After the Torun peace treaty in 1466, the town became a part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Knights.<br /> <br /> During the Polish–Teutonic War Morąg was again captured by Poland in 1520 and burned down. Upon the Protestant Reformation and the secularisation of the Order's State in 1525 it became part of Ducal Prussia, remaining a Polish fief until 1657.<br /> <br /> The first Early Gothic parish church was built 1305-1312. It was much smaller than the present church and covered only the nave area of the present one. Within the 14th century the building was extended by choir , sacristy and tower. In 1414 the church was the only building in the town to survive the Morąg fire.<br /> <br /> From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. <br /> <br /> The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095764 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-08,doc-51095764 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:41:44 +0000 2021-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095764"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/57/64/51095764.4e4a55c2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="194" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Teutonic Knights probably took over a wooden castle of the Baltic Prussians end of the 13th century. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the place had developed into an urban settlement. In 1327 Mohrungen was granted the town charter. The knights of the order were followed by peasant treks, one of which, coming from the southern Harz region in Central Germany, settled near the castle of the order.<br /> <br /> After the 1410 Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tanneberg) the town was occupied by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. In 1440 Mohrungen joined the Prussian Confederation, which opposed the Teutonic Order. The town fought against the Order in the war from 1454 to 1466. Reconquered the town became his seat as deputy Grand Master. After the Torun peace treaty in 1466, the town became a part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Knights.<br /> <br /> During the Polish–Teutonic War Morąg was again captured by Poland in 1520 and burned down. Upon the Protestant Reformation and the secularisation of the Order's State in 1525 it became part of Ducal Prussia, remaining a Polish fief until 1657.<br /> <br /> The first Early Gothic parish church was built 1305-1312. It was much smaller than the present church and covered only the nave area of the present one. Within the 14th century the building was extended by choir , sacristy and tower. In 1414 the church was the only building in the town to survive the Morąg fire.<br /> <br /> From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. <br /> <br /> The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.</div> Morąg - Kościół św. św. Piotra i Pawła <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095764"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/57/64/51095764.4e4a55c2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="194" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Teutonic Knights probably took over a wooden castle of the Baltic Prussians end of the 13th century. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the place had developed into an urban settlement. In 1327 Mohrungen was granted the town charter. The knights of the order were followed by peasant treks, one of which, coming from the southern Harz region in Central Germany, settled near the castle of the order.<br /> <br /> After the 1410 Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tanneberg) the town was occupied by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. In 1440 Mohrungen joined the Prussian Confederation, which opposed the Teutonic Order. The town fought against the Order in the war from 1454 to 1466. Reconquered the town became his seat as deputy Grand Master. After the Torun peace treaty in 1466, the town became a part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Knights.<br /> <br /> During the Polish–Teutonic War Morąg was again captured by Poland in 1520 and burned down. Upon the Protestant Reformation and the secularisation of the Order's State in 1525 it became part of Ducal Prussia, remaining a Polish fief until 1657.<br /> <br /> The first Early Gothic parish church was built 1305-1312. It was much smaller than the present church and covered only the nave area of the present one. Within the 14th century the building was extended by choir , sacristy and tower. In 1414 the church was the only building in the town to survive the Morąg fire.<br /> <br /> From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. <br /> <br /> The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095378 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-08,doc-51095378 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:45:38 +0000 2021-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095378"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/78/51095378.8475be32.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="205" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Teutonic Knights probably took over a wooden castle of the Baltic Prussians end of the 13th century. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the place had developed into an urban settlement. In 1327 Mohrungen was granted the town charter. The knights of the order were followed by peasant treks, one of which, coming from the southern Harz region in Central Germany, settled near the castle of the order.<br /> <br /> After the 1410 Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tanneberg) the town was occupied by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. In 1440 Mohrungen joined the Prussian Confederation, which opposed the Teutonic Order. The town fought against the Order in the war from 1454 to 1466. Reconquered the town became his seat as deputy Grand Master. After the Torun peace treaty in 1466, the town became a part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Knights.<br /> <br /> During the Polish–Teutonic War Morąg was again captured by Poland in 1520 and burned down. Upon the Protestant Reformation and the secularisation of the Order's State in 1525 it became part of Ducal Prussia, remaining a Polish fief until 1657. <br /> <br /> The Gothic town hall (1444), severely damaged in WWII, was rebuilt from 1947-1954 as it looked before.</div> Morąg - Ratusz <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095378"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/78/51095378.8475be32.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="205" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Teutonic Knights probably took over a wooden castle of the Baltic Prussians end of the 13th century. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the place had developed into an urban settlement. In 1327 Mohrungen was granted the town charter. The knights of the order were followed by peasant treks, one of which, coming from the southern Harz region in Central Germany, settled near the castle of the order.<br /> <br /> After the 1410 Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tanneberg) the town was occupied by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. In 1440 Mohrungen joined the Prussian Confederation, which opposed the Teutonic Order. The town fought against the Order in the war from 1454 to 1466. Reconquered the town became his seat as deputy Grand Master. After the Torun peace treaty in 1466, the town became a part of Poland as a fief held by the Teutonic Knights.<br /> <br /> During the Polish–Teutonic War Morąg was again captured by Poland in 1520 and burned down. Upon the Protestant Reformation and the secularisation of the Order's State in 1525 it became part of Ducal Prussia, remaining a Polish fief until 1657. <br /> <br /> The Gothic town hall (1444), severely damaged in WWII, was rebuilt from 1947-1954 as it looked before.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095324 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-08,doc-51095324 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:34:57 +0000 2021-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095324"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/24/51095324.e110c6e6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="177" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Elbląg´s history dates back to 1237 when the Teutonic Order constructed a fortified stronghold here. The castle subsequently served as the official seat of the Teutonic Order Masters. The city itself was founded under the protection of the Teutonic Order by craftsmen and merchants coming from Lübeck. In 1246, Elblag was granted city rights according to Luebian law.<br /> <br /> Elbląg became part of the Hanseatic League, which contributed much to the city's wealth. At the beginning of the 14th century, the city had grown so much that in 1337 the Commander Siegfried von Sitten laid out the Elblag New Town outside the gates.<br /> <br /> In 1397 the "Eidechsenbund" ("Lizard League") was formed and the rebellion of the nobility and towns against the rule of the Order began. After the Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tannenberg) Polish troops besieged the Elbing Castle of the Order in 1414, but without success.<br /> <br /> In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged.<br /> <br /> Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland.<br /> <br /> The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992.<br /> <br /> The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged.<br /> <br /> From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics<br /> <br /> On April 26, 1777 lightning struck the tower, which burst into flames, followed by the entire church. Shortly after the fire, the vaults collapsed. In a difficult financial situation, the city could not rebuild the church in its original appearance. All towers were demolished and the church was finished more than 6.5 meters lower with baroque dome vaults. The triple gable roof was replaced by a single gable roof. In 1790 the main altar was reconstructed.<br /> <br /> The late Gothic altars were taken from other churches in Elblag, as the interior decoration of the cathedral was lost in fires and wars.<br /> <br /> The center of the second Magi altar.</div> Elbląg - Katedra św. Mikołaja <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095324"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/24/51095324.e110c6e6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="177" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Elbląg´s history dates back to 1237 when the Teutonic Order constructed a fortified stronghold here. The castle subsequently served as the official seat of the Teutonic Order Masters. The city itself was founded under the protection of the Teutonic Order by craftsmen and merchants coming from Lübeck. In 1246, Elblag was granted city rights according to Luebian law.<br /> <br /> Elbląg became part of the Hanseatic League, which contributed much to the city's wealth. At the beginning of the 14th century, the city had grown so much that in 1337 the Commander Siegfried von Sitten laid out the Elblag New Town outside the gates.<br /> <br /> In 1397 the "Eidechsenbund" ("Lizard League") was formed and the rebellion of the nobility and towns against the rule of the Order began. After the Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tannenberg) Polish troops besieged the Elbing Castle of the Order in 1414, but without success.<br /> <br /> In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged.<br /> <br /> Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland.<br /> <br /> The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992.<br /> <br /> The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged.<br /> <br /> From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics<br /> <br /> On April 26, 1777 lightning struck the tower, which burst into flames, followed by the entire church. Shortly after the fire, the vaults collapsed. In a difficult financial situation, the city could not rebuild the church in its original appearance. All towers were demolished and the church was finished more than 6.5 meters lower with baroque dome vaults. The triple gable roof was replaced by a single gable roof. In 1790 the main altar was reconstructed.<br /> <br /> The late Gothic altars were taken from other churches in Elblag, as the interior decoration of the cathedral was lost in fires and wars.<br /> <br /> The center of the second Magi altar.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095298 tag:ipernity.com,2021-12-08,doc-51095298 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:51:23 +0000 2021-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095298"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/98/51095298.d7064aab.240.jpg?r2" width="196" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Elbląg´s history dates back to 1237 when the Teutonic Order constructed a fortified stronghold here. The castle subsequently served as the official seat of the Teutonic Order Masters. The city itself was founded under the protection of the Teutonic Order by craftsmen and merchants coming from Lübeck. In 1246, Elblag was granted city rights according to Luebian law.<br /> <br /> Elbląg became part of the Hanseatic League, which contributed much to the city's wealth. At the beginning of the 14th century, the city had grown so much that in 1337 the Commander Siegfried von Sitten laid out the Elblag New Town outside the gates.<br /> <br /> In 1397 the "Eidechsenbund" ("Lizard League") was formed and the rebellion of the nobility and towns against the rule of the Order began. After the Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tannenberg) Polish troops besieged the Elbing Castle of the Order in 1414, but without success.<br /> <br /> In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged.<br /> <br /> Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland.<br /> <br /> The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992.<br /> <br /> The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged.<br /> <br /> From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics<br /> <br /> On April 26, 1777 lightning struck the tower, which burst into flames, followed by the entire church. Shortly after the fire, the vaults collapsed. In a difficult financial situation, the city could not rebuild the church in its original appearance. All towers were demolished and the church was finished more than 6.5 meters lower with baroque dome vaults. The triple gable roof was replaced by a single gable roof. In 1790 the main altar was reconstructed.<br /> <br /> The late Gothic altars were taken from other churches in Elblag, as the interior decoration of the cathedral was lost in fires and wars.<br /> <br /> A detail of the altar. The Adoration of the Magi.</div> Elbląg - Katedra św. Mikołaja <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51095298"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/98/51095298.d7064aab.240.jpg?r2" width="196" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Elbląg´s history dates back to 1237 when the Teutonic Order constructed a fortified stronghold here. The castle subsequently served as the official seat of the Teutonic Order Masters. The city itself was founded under the protection of the Teutonic Order by craftsmen and merchants coming from Lübeck. In 1246, Elblag was granted city rights according to Luebian law.<br /> <br /> Elbląg became part of the Hanseatic League, which contributed much to the city's wealth. At the beginning of the 14th century, the city had grown so much that in 1337 the Commander Siegfried von Sitten laid out the Elblag New Town outside the gates.<br /> <br /> In 1397 the "Eidechsenbund" ("Lizard League") was formed and the rebellion of the nobility and towns against the rule of the Order began. After the Battle of Grunwald (Battle of Tannenberg) Polish troops besieged the Elbing Castle of the Order in 1414, but without success.<br /> <br /> In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged.<br /> <br /> Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland.<br /> <br /> The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992.<br /> <br /> The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged.<br /> <br /> From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics<br /> <br /> On April 26, 1777 lightning struck the tower, which burst into flames, followed by the entire church. Shortly after the fire, the vaults collapsed. In a difficult financial situation, the city could not rebuild the church in its original appearance. All towers were demolished and the church was finished more than 6.5 meters lower with baroque dome vaults. The triple gable roof was replaced by a single gable roof. In 1790 the main altar was reconstructed.<br /> <br /> The late Gothic altars were taken from other churches in Elblag, as the interior decoration of the cathedral was lost in fires and wars.<br /> <br /> A detail of the altar. The Adoration of the Magi.</div> Martin M. Miles