#Знаменск

Friedrichstein Estate, Tapiau Castle, plus Znamensk

An excursion along the left bank of the Pregel to Gvardeysk and Znamensk

Znamensk (Wehlau)

In 1339 Wehlau received Kulm town rights from Grand Master Dietrich von Altenburg

Wehlau Church

War rolled like a steamroller through the centre of the ancient town, but by the will of the Almighty the magnificent church survived

Wehlau Castle

A fighting fortress that served the Teutonic Order faithfully in the 13th and 14th centuries

Horsemeat on East Prussian Tables

People who survived in besieged castles had to eat worse things...