Malbork castleAlso known as 'Mary's Castle', this stronghold is a symbol of the power of the Teutonic Knights who built it on their return from the Crusades. © O.T. Pologne
Poland boasts over 450 castles, tokens of the country's history. Royal castles are situated in the cities and Teutonic castles, introduced in Poland in the 13th century, are very representative of the Gothic style of the Polish heritage.