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Morąg

Morąg County is situated in Iławskie Lakeland, in the western part of Warmia and Mazury Province, a region especially attractive because of its touristic and natural environment. Undoubtedly, one of this sub-region’s most valuable touristic qualities is the geographical and natural habitat, said to be one of the most attractive in Poland. Factors like landscape, woodlands, lakes and rivers, climate and the unforgettable scenery they create are under strict protection. Taking into account the unique recreational qualities of Morąg County, the region has been ranked as a holiday resort, preferring the existence and creation of recreation forms including staying for a longer period of time.

The city of Morąg has a population of over 15.000. Historically the city belonged to the so-called Upper Prussia (Oberland) and around the time when it was created on the break of 13th and 14th century to Pogesania, a Prussian province belonging to the Teutonic Knights from as early as the second half of 13th century. The city of Morąg was founded in 1302 and the town privileges were given in 1327 by the order of komtur (the commander) from Elbląg – Herman von Oettingen. During the ages, many famous people lived in the city: Abraham Calovius – famous theologian from Wittenberg University, John Gottlieb Willamovius – poet and Johann Gottfried Herder – philosopher, writer, theoretician of literature and art, Lutheran theologian.

The city has a large number of monuments; many of them date as far as the Middle Ages. The city has planned a special City’s Tourist Path, which will lead tourists to all of the monuments. One of the most interesting sights is the gothic 14th century town hall, which despite many reconstructions retained its medieval character. The plaza in front of the town hall is decorated with cannons from Prussian-French war. An interesting monument is the Dohn family palace, built in 1562-1571. Today, the palace accommodates the J.G. Herder Museum, a part of Warmia and Mazury Museum. The gothic St. Peter and Paul the Apostles Church, under construction since the beginning of 14th until the beginning of 16th century, is certainly worth seeing. It is one of the rare examples of three-nave, triangular presbytery and a tower in the corner between the presbytery and northern nave architecture. Some of the more interesting sights in Morąg are: 14th-15th century defensive walls made from glacial erratic stones and bricks; Johann Gottfried Herder Memorial; Teutonic Knights Castle from 1280; baroque sundial from 1741 built from a number of smaller dials; the old water tower from 1906, bearing some neo-gothic characteristics.

Morąg’s marsh is a wonderful, well preserved moat ecosystem, rich with animals and plants typical for water and muddy terrains. Because of the multitude and diversity of avifauna (birds) the marsh is under protection, as a nature reserve. The area is a home to 151 species of birds, many of which are rare and dangerously close to extinction according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. < br />
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