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The Kurs, a Baltic tribe, had a wooden castle here, that was conquered in 1252 by the Livonian Order, an autonomous branch of the Teutonic Order. On the side of the old castle, the "Memelburg" was built and only a year later the city of Memel was founded next to the castle with the decisive participation of merchants from Dortmund. Dortmund's influence was so great that at first it was considered to call the city Neu-Dortmund. In 1258, Memel was granted city rights (Lübsches Stadtrecht). In 1328, the castle and town passed to the Teutonic Order, making Memel part of the Prussian state of the Order. Lithuania, which had successfully resisted the expansionist efforts of the knightly orders since 1261, became a powerful state under Grand Duke Gediminas in 1323. The Lithuanian Grand Duke Jogaila converted to Christianity in 1386 and married the Polish heiress Hedwig of Anjou, thus establishing the Polish-Lithuanian Union In 1323, a Lithuanian army led by Gediminas laid siege to the castle of Memel after conquering the town, forcing the Order to sue for a truce in October. Attacks by Lithuanians greatly thwarted the town's development; the town and the castle were both sacked by Lithuanian tribes in 1379. Poland-Lithuania inflicted a heavy defeat on the Order at the (Battle of Grunwald) Battle of Tannenberg in 1410. The Christianisation of Lithuania had eliminated the purpose of the Order. New taxes led to internal conflicts between the Order and the Estates, which, led by cities such as Danzig and Königsberg, organised themselves into the Prussian League and subordinated themselves to the King of Poland. This led to further wars between the Order and Poland, during which the city of Memel was plundered or burnt down several times. Memel remained part of what became Prussia and Germany; the border to Lithuania remained unchanged until 1919. It was one of the longest-lasting borders in Europe. Shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union, Lithuania became independent in 1990 and made Klaipėda a free economic zone. Since then, the city has experienced a strong economic boom that continues to this day Only a few hundred metres separate the ferry port from the Curonian Spit. The wind is blowing and the girl is breathing the fresh air from the Baltic Sea.

The Kurs, a Baltic tribe, had a wooden castle here, that was conquered in 1252 by the Livonian Order, an autonomous branch of the Teutonic Order. On the side of the old castle, the "Memelburg" was built and only a year later the city of Memel was founded next to the castle with the decisive participation of merchants from Dortmund. Dortmund's influence was so great that at first it was considered to call the city Neu-Dortmund. In 1258, Memel was granted city rights (Lübsches Stadtrecht). In 1328, the castle and town passed to the Teutonic Order, making Memel part of the Prussian state of the Order. Lithuania, which had successfully resisted the expansionist efforts of the knightly orders since 1261, became a powerful state under Grand Duke Gediminas in 1323. The Lithuanian Grand Duke Jogaila converted to Christianity in 1386 and married the Polish heiress Hedwig of Anjou, thus establishing the Polish-Lithuanian Union In 1323, a Lithuanian army led by Gediminas laid siege to the castle of Memel after conquering the town, forcing the Order to sue for a truce in October. Attacks by Lithuanians greatly thwarted the town's development; the town and the castle were both sacked by Lithuanian tribes in 1379. Poland-Lithuania inflicted a heavy defeat on the Order at the (Battle of Grunwald) Battle of Tannenberg in 1410. The Christianisation of Lithuania had eliminated the purpose of the Order. New taxes led to internal conflicts between the Order and the Estates, which, led by cities such as Danzig and Königsberg, organised themselves into the Prussian League and subordinated themselves to the King of Poland. This led to further wars between the Order and Poland, during which the city of Memel was plundered or burnt down several times. Memel remained part of what became Prussia and Germany; the border to Lithuania remained unchanged until 1919. It was one of the longest-lasting borders in Europe. Shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union, Lithuania became independent in 1990 and made Klaipėda a free economic zone. Since then, the city has experienced a strong economic boom that continues to this day

The Kurs, a Baltic tribe, had a wooden castle here, that was conquered in 1252 by the Livonian Order, an autonomous branch of the Teutonic Order. On the side of the old castle, the "Memelburg" was built and only a year later the city of Memel was founded next to the castle with the decisive participation of merchants from Dortmund. Dortmund's influence was so great that at first it was considered to call the city Neu-Dortmund. In 1258, Memel was granted city rights (Lübsches Stadtrecht). In 1328, the castle and town passed to the Teutonic Order, making Memel part of the Prussian state of the Order. Lithuania, which had successfully resisted the expansionist efforts of the knightly orders since 1261, became a powerful state under Grand Duke Gediminas in 1323. The Lithuanian Grand Duke Jogaila converted to Christianity in 1386 and married the Polish heiress Hedwig of Anjou, thus establishing the Polish-Lithuanian Union In 1323, a Lithuanian army led by Gediminas laid siege to the castle of Memel after conquering the town, forcing the Order to sue for a truce in October. Attacks by Lithuanians greatly thwarted the town's development; the town and the castle were both sacked by Lithuanian tribes in 1379. Poland-Lithuania inflicted a heavy defeat on the Order at the (Battle of Grunwald) Battle of Tannenberg in 1410. The Christianisation of Lithuania had eliminated the purpose of the Order. New taxes led to internal conflicts between the Order and the Estates, which, led by cities such as Danzig and Königsberg, organised themselves into the Prussian League and subordinated themselves to the King of Poland. This led to further wars between the Order and Poland, during which the city of Memel was plundered or burnt down several times. Memel remained part of what became Prussia and Germany; the border to Lithuania remained unchanged until 1919. It was one of the longest-lasting borders in Europe. Shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union, Lithuania became independent in 1990 and made Klaipėda a free economic zone. Since then, the city has experienced a strong economic boom that continues to this day After the predeccesing building burnt in 1854. The ruins of the theatre were privately sold and in 1857 a new building was completed. With the outbreak of WWI the theatre was closed. In 1935 the lithuanian Šiauliai Theatre was moved to the only theatre building in Klaipeda. The damaged theatre was completely renovated and rebuilt between 2007 and 2015. Located on the square in front of the theater is the "Simon Drach Brunnen" with a figure of "Ännchen von Tharau", known from a German folk song. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PULeiMxXaxM

The Kurs, a Baltic tribe, had a wooden castle here, that was conquered in 1252 by the Livonian Order, an autonomous branch of the Teutonic Order. On the side of the old castle, the "Memelburg" was built and only a year later the city of Memel was founded next to the castle with the decisive participation of merchants from Dortmund. Dortmund's influence was so great that at first it was considered to call the city Neu-Dortmund. In 1258, Memel was granted city rights (Lübsches Stadtrecht). In 1328, the castle and town passed to the Teutonic Order, making Memel part of the Prussian state of the Order. Lithuania, which had successfully resisted the expansionist efforts of the knightly orders since 1261, became a powerful state under Grand Duke Gediminas in 1323. The Lithuanian Grand Duke Jogaila converted to Christianity in 1386 and married the Polish heiress Hedwig of Anjou, thus establishing the Polish-Lithuanian Union In 1323, a Lithuanian army led by Gediminas laid siege to the castle of Memel after conquering the town, forcing the Order to sue for a truce in October. Attacks by Lithuanians greatly thwarted the town's development; the town and the castle were both sacked by Lithuanian tribes in 1379. Poland-Lithuania inflicted a heavy defeat on the Order at the (Battle of Grunwald) Battle of Tannenberg in 1410. The Christianisation of Lithuania had eliminated the purpose of the Order. New taxes led to internal conflicts between the Order and the Estates, which, led by cities such as Danzig and Königsberg, organised themselves into the Prussian League and subordinated themselves to the King of Poland. This led to further wars between the Order and Poland, during which the city of Memel was plundered or burnt down several times. Memel remained part of what became Prussia and Germany; the border to Lithuania remained unchanged until 1919. It was one of the longest-lasting borders in Europe. Shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union, Lithuania became independent in 1990 and made Klaipėda a free economic zone. Since then, the city has experienced a strong economic boom that continues to this day

The Kurs, a Baltic tribe, had a wooden castle here, that was conquered in 1252 by the Livonian Order, an autonomous branch of the Teutonic Order. On the side of the old castle, the "Memelburg" was built and only a year later the city of Memel was founded next to the castle with the decisive participation of merchants from Dortmund. Dortmund's influence was so great that at first it was considered to call the city Neu-Dortmund. In 1258, Memel was granted city rights (Lübsches Stadtrecht). In 1328, the castle and town passed to the Teutonic Order, making Memel part of the Prussian state of the Order. Lithuania, which had successfully resisted the expansionist efforts of the knightly orders since 1261, became a powerful state under Grand Duke Gediminas in 1323. The Lithuanian Grand Duke Jogaila converted to Christianity in 1386 and married the Polish heiress Hedwig of Anjou, thus establishing the Polish-Lithuanian Union In 1323, a Lithuanian army led by Gediminas laid siege to the castle of Memel after conquering the town, forcing the Order to sue for a truce in October. Attacks by Lithuanians greatly thwarted the town's development; the town and the castle were both sacked by Lithuanian tribes in 1379. Poland-Lithuania inflicted a heavy defeat on the Order at the (Battle of Grunwald) Battle of Tannenberg in 1410. The Christianisation of Lithuania had eliminated the purpose of the Order. New taxes led to internal conflicts between the Order and the Estates, which, led by cities such as Danzig and Königsberg, organised themselves into the Prussian League and subordinated themselves to the King of Poland. This led to further wars between the Order and Poland, during which the city of Memel was plundered or burnt down several times. Memel remained part of what became Prussia and Germany; the border to Lithuania remained unchanged until 1919. It was one of the longest-lasting borders in Europe. Shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union, Lithuania became independent in 1990 and made Klaipėda a free economic zone. Since then, the city has experienced a strong economic boom that continues to this day Not much is left of the former Ordensburg.

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. 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. 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. 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. From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.

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. 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. 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. 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. From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.

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. 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. 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. 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. From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.

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. 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. 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. 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. From 1525 the church served the Lutherans. The church was severely damaged end of WWII. It got restored and given to the Catholic community.

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. 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. 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. Johann Gottfried Herder was born in Mohrungen in 1744. He was a German philosopher, theologian and author. He is associated with the Enlightenment, "Sturm und Drang" and the "Weimar Classicism". At the age of 17, he enrolled at the University of Königsberg and became a student of Immanuel Kant. Towards the end of his long career Herder endorsed the French Revolution, which earned him the enmity of many of his colleagues.

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. 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. 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. The Gothic town hall (1444), severely damaged in WWII, was rebuilt from 1947-1954 as it looked before.

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. 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. 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. In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged. Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland. The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992. The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged. From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics 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. The late Gothic altars were taken from other churches in Elblag, as the interior decoration of the cathedral was lost in fires and wars. The center of the second Magi altar.

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. 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. 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. In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged. Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland. The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992. The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged. From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics 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. The late Gothic altars were taken from other churches in Elblag, as the interior decoration of the cathedral was lost in fires and wars. A detail of the altar. The Adoration of the Magi.

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. 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. 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. In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged. Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland. The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992. The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged. From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics 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. The late Gothic altars were taken from other churches in Elblag, as the interior decoration of the cathedral was lost in fires and wars. Depicted on the left wing are the Annunciation (above) and the Adoration of the Magi (bottom).

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. 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. 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. In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged. Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland. The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992. The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged. From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics 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. The late Gothic altars were taken from other churches in Elblag, as the interior decoration of the cathedral was lost in fires and wars. Here is the central part of one of the two Magi Altars.

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. 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. 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. In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged. Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland. The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992. The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged. From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics 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. The Gothic bronze baptismal font was cast in 1387 by Master Bernhauser.

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. 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. 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. In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged. Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland. The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992. The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged. From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics 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.

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. 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. 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. In 1478 the previously independent halves of the town, the Old and New Towns of Elbing, merged. Elbląg joined Poland in 1454 and after the defeat of the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years’ War was recognized as part of Poland. The Katedra św. Mikołaja (St. Nikolauskirche) was originally a parish church. It is the cathedral of the Elbląg diocese since 1992. The origins date back to the mid-13th century. Over the course of two centuries, the church was gradually enlarged. From 1573 to 1617 the church served as the main church of the Lutheran congregation, but then it was given back to the Catholics 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. The new, very high tower was constructed in 1906-1907.