Is the birthplace of Johann Gottfried Herder.. An exhibition in Dohna Palace, Dabrowskiego 54, is reminiscent of the philosopher..
Count Heinrich zu Dohna-Schlobitten, the former owner, was executed in 1944 for involvement in the Hitlerite attack..

Attractions

The Church of St. Peter and Paul , Kosciol sw Apostolow Piotra i Pawla, Koscielna
The Gothic church was built between 1305 and 1312.. Noteworthy are the 14th century crucifix, the 15th century frescoes, a Baroque main altar from 1690 and the Baroque organ from 1705.

The Teutonic Knights´ Castle, Ulica Zamkowa
The medieval building was in the 15th century the seat of the Grand Master Heinrich Reuss.. In the 19th century it was unfortunately redesigned beyond recognition..

The Town Hall , Ratucz, Plac Jana Pawła
The construction with its stepped façade dates back to 1444 and has retained its character in spite of modifications..

The Dohna Castle , Palac Dohnow, Ulica Dabrowskiego
The Prussian noble family Dohna built the castle from 1562 to 1571.. It was completely destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt in the years 1976-1985.. Today it houses a branch of the Museum ´Warmia and Masuria´..





~~udre~, 2014-12-27