The Drahim Castle, built in the 14th century, originally served as a stronghold for the Knights Hospitaller in the Polish-Pomeranian border region. In 1407, it fell to German and Polish robber barons, who used it as a base for their activities until defeated by Drawsko’s burghers in 1422. In 1438, the Teutonic Knights facilitated Poland’s control of the region, establishing the Starostwo Drahimskie with Drahim as its capital. In 1657, King John II Casimir of Poland pawned the region, including Drahim, to Frederick William of Brandenburg. Eventually, it became part of Prussia in 1773 and later Germany until 1945. After World War II, it was reintegrated into Poland. This history-rich castle underwent various transitions, witnessing shifts in power and control over the centuries.
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