HISTORY
The castle in Sztum was built during 1326 - 1331 which safeguarded the Malbork (Marienburg) fortress from the south. Its other function was to give residence to the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. The Sztum castle remained in the hands of Teutonic Knights until 1468, when by the power of the Torun Treaty the town was incorporated into the Royal Prussia and for the many years to follow the edifice was a seat of high-ranking Polish military and administrative officials. At the west side of the castle, enclosed in a ring of fortified walls, a town began to develop. Fifty plots were laid out. The town was governed by a council, chaired by the mayor. Twice during a year on the (22nd., of June and 11th., of November) a large fair was being held, with a tiny market which used to be open on each Friday. The burghers busied themselves farming fields and brewing beer. It was in Sztum where the District Court for the Malbork province was seated. From the 16th., of century the town also held sessions of the gentry's local parliament. Today, Sztum is a town located on the isthmus between Lake Barlewickie and Lake Zajezierskie (which in the past were joined and created one water reservoir known as Lake Białe). Of the castle's medieval construction, following its partial demolition in the 19th., of century, the main south wing, part of the east wing, the gatehouse, the well and part of two towers and fortified walls have luckily remained. These days, the Sztum Knights' Brotherhood evokes the wealth of the town's history. Such events as chivalric tournaments, plein-air painting workshops and the Days of the Sztum Land take place at the castle. Sztum lies amid natural forests, abundant in wild game and rich vegetation. The town's environs contain 4 nature reserves with exciting specimens of flora and fauna. With its lake district landscape and location in the valley of the Vistula, the commune of Sztum is an attractive destination for holiday makers.

HANDY INFORMATION

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
The XIV century Castle
St. Anna's parish church (the neo-Gothic interior with elements of the Baroque furnishing)
The former Lutheran church (a neo-Classical building)
XIX century Manor houses in Waplewo Wielkie, Zajezierze, Barlewice

CULTURE
The Culture Centre of Sztum, ul. Galla Anonima 16, tel. +48 55 640 63 45, +48 55 277 23 06, www.scksztum.pl

The Society and brotherhood of Knights of the Sztum Land, ul. Zacisze 19, tel. +48 603 407 573,
e-mail: hermanad@wp.pl, www.rycerzesztum.prv.pl

The Cultural Center of Sztum is headquartered in the Castle, which administrates the care of objects. The Cultural Center of Sztum is engaged in the preparation and implementation of programs of cultural and educational center. The important field of activity of Sztum's Cultural Center is the educational activities, it provides the background of art make the musical and artistic events organized cultural events. Premises available to Sztum's Cultural Center, are located on two levels with an area of approximately 800 square meters. In much the parts are restored, retaining elements of ancient and medieval architecture. The first level is a museum, dedicated to organizing exhibitions of historical, ethnographic and collectables, mainly to promote the history of the land of Sztum and the region. With their organizations the Cultural Center of Sztum co-operates with museums, cultural centers, institutions of scientific, both domestic and foreign. The hall rooms are also used for conference and banqueting facilities (available for a audience, lighting equipment and a computer room with Internet access). The second level is assigned for galleries and exhibition (about 400 m2), designed for the contemporary art gallery, paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, posters and other forms of art. Great to the good acoustics of the room, which may be used to organize concerts and meetings (the place for around 150-250 people). There is a possibility of organizing joint events (i.e. a scientific conferences and exhibitions, expositions and concerts) at both floors. The experience in organizing various events ensures the success of the projects. The Cultural Centre of Sztum also manages the International Youth Exchange Center. They are engaged in exchanges of young people from Europe. The last guests visited were the groups of young people from Germany, Portugal and Russia.

ACCOMODATION
Przedsiębiorstwo Wielobranżowe Baster, ul. Mickiewicza 20, tel. +48 55 277 22 84
Hotel - Restaurant "Goraj", Gościszewo, near Sztum, tel. +48 55 277 11 55
Inn "Jonatan", Czernin, near Sztum, ul. Sadowa 2, +48 55 640 20 09
Bed and Breakfast in Piekło (on the way to Sztum - Biała Góra), tel. +48 55 277 16 78, e-mail: sppieklo@wp.pl
Agrotourism farm Klimbergowice, Sztumska Wieś 16a, tel. +48 55 640 48 08
Agrotourism farm Pałac, Barlewice 14, tel. +48 55 277 39 39
Forestry Hunting Wydry, Wydry 2, tel. +48 55 277 21 69
Horse stable Iskra, Rodzina Gossa, Sztumskie Pole, ul. Łąkowa 19, tel. +48 55 277 34 01

CATERING
The "Roma" Café, ul. Mickiewicza 34, tel. +48 55 267 67 89
Bar "Smakosz", ul. Osińskiego 5, tel. +48 55 277 22 50
Pizzeria "Roma", ul. Galla Anonima 2, tel. +48 55 277 55 55
Pizza Pub "Fantazja", ul. Galla Anonima 1, tel. +48 505 380 544
Tiesto Pizza, ul. Lipowa 3, tel. +48 55 640 39 36, +48 790 325 649

EVENTS - in the summer season - The Presentation of Prisoners' Works of Art,
Festival of the Sztum Land

The Town and Commune Office (Urząd Miasta i Gminy)
ul. Mickiewicza 39, phone: +48 55 640 63 03
www.sztum.pl