1960s Malbork Castle Middle Courtyard Poland Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This striking vintage postcard features the inner courtyard of the Middle Castle at Malbork, Poland. The scene captures the monumental red-brick Gothic architecture of the largest castle in the world by land area, originally built by the Teutonic Order starting in the 13th century. The image is based on a photograph by the notable Polish documentarian Jerzy Uklejewski. This view showcases the castle's state during the post-World War II period, following the massive restoration efforts to repair the severe damage the complex suffered in 1945.

Details

Era: Post-War Era (Circa late 1960s)
City: Malbork State or Region: Pomerania
Country: Poland
Topic: Malbork Castle, Teutonic Knights, Middle Castle Courtyard, Polish Restoration, J. Uklejewski Photography, Gothic Architecture
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided back with Polish text
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Jerzy Uklejewski
Publisher: Biuro Wydawnicze RUCH
Printer: Foto-Ruch
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph

Additional Information

The back of the card identifies the publisher as Biuro Wydawnicze RUCH, the primary state-owned press and distribution company in post-war Poland. The card specifically labels the scene as MALBORK – Dziedziniec Sredniego Zamku (Middle Castle Courtyard). The price marking of 1.10 zl and the Foto-Ruch logo are standard indicators for this era of production. Jerzy Uklejewski's original photographic work remains a vital record of the castle's history as it was reclaimed and meticulously rebuilt by the Polish state.

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