Western Masuria
DĄBRÓWNO.
Encounter with nature
Dąbrówno is a picturesque village located in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, above two lakes: Dąbrowa Wielka and Dąbrowa Mała. Western Masuria is an ideal place for those seeking peace, connection with nature and a place rich in history. Dąbrówno offers many tourist attractions for families with kids and those seeking historical adventures.
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DĄBRÓWNO.
Market square in Dąbrówno
The market is a historic square surrounded by townhouses, which has witnessed the history of Dąbrówno.
Unfortunately, it was burned down by the Red Army in 1945 with most of the city. Luckily, the western frontage has survived and we can admire it today.
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Churches
Synagogue
Built at the turn of the 18th and 19th century, this historic building survived after its interior was set on fire by the Nazis in 1938. It’s currently listed in the Register of Historic Places. Unfortunately, it’s no longer open to the public. You can still see the remnants of mural paintings and other features on the outside.
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Kościół katolicki pw. św. Jana Nepomucena NPNMP
This neo-Gothic temple from 1874 is the largest church in the commune. The interior is decorated with polychromes, stained-glass windows and a high altar with a picture of Our Lady of Częstochowa.
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Methodist Church
Methodist Church in Dąbrówno with a bell tower and adjoining defense walls – Evangelical-Methodist church from 1895 and a wooden bell tower from 1770 surrounded by walls from the 18th century.
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Park on the Wikierka River
A beautiful landscape park, located on the Wikierka River, which flows into Dąbrowa Wielka Lake.
Formerly, when Dąbrówno still belonged to the Finck von Finckenstein family (1572-1831), there was a palace park with a conservatory, later transformed into a recreation park.
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Ruins of a Teutonic castle
In the isthmus between the lakes of Dąbrowa Wielka and Dąbrowa Mała are the remains of a Teutonic castle from the early 14th century, called a little castle, which was destroyed during World War II. Nevertheless, the southern wing has been partially preserved, and it is an attraction for tourists and history buffs of Western Masuria. The castle is an interesting object for two reasons – the original oldest part is an example of a small castle just for the needs of an alderman, while the whole, with the remains of an extensive park, presents an example of a landed gentry residence which are numerous in the area.
It’s very likely that before the Teutonic Knights’ stronghold, one of the Prussian tribes (Sasna) had their defensive structure here. And it’s not the only fortified settlement in the municipality. Those interested will find more such structures in the municipality of Dąbrówno.
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Settlements in the Municipality of Dąbrówno
All the documented settlements are located in Dąbrówno, Stare Miasto, Gardyny and Leszcz.
Unfortunately, not all of them have survived in good condition to the present day. They are often traces of the beginnings of the Teutonic Knights’ activities in the area, and traces of earlier settlements, that is, traces of the Prussian Sasna tribe.
It's worthwile to find other former Sasna strongholds and enjoy the panorama of the area and feel the atmospere of the old times.
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Attractions in the area
Dylewskie Hills Landscape Park
Dylewskie Hills Landscape Park is a protected area of exceptional environmental and landscape values, where you can admire picturesque hills covered with beech and oak forests (about 15 km from Dąbrówno).
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The Battle of Grunwald Museum
The museum is dedicated to one of the greatest battle of the Middle Ages, which took place on July 15, 1410, betwwen the Polish-Lithuanian army and the Teutonic Order (about 9 km from Dąbrówno).
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Zamek w Nidzicy
A gothic Teutonic castle from the 14th century, which is one of the best-preserved castles on the Gothic Castles Trail (about 30 km from Dąbrówno).
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Muzeum Pogranicza w Działdowie
Interactive exhibition of the Teutonic Order in Działdowo - a museum that presents the history, culture and customs of the Teutonic Order and its influence on Pomerania and Masuria.
www.muzeum.dzialdowo.pl
(about 25 km from Dąbrówno)
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