Mysterious amber room: replica in Mamerki now opened!
Mysterious amber room: replica in Mamerki now opened!
Mamerki, Polen - in the northeast of Poland, in the picturesque Mamerki, an impressive 1-1 replica of the infamous amber room was opened. This replica, which visitors can admire since April 26, 2025, is part of the Mamerki Museum and is located in a former bunker system from World War II. The bunkers, which once served as the headquarters of the German rural forces, mount a fascinating history fragment - and it is believed that parts of the original amber room could be hidden on this area. This also explains why, before building the replica, two years were unsuccessful for the original in the bunkers. According to Süddeutsche, there have been rumors from the hidden treasures from the Past.
The original amber room was robbed in 1941 by the German Wehrmacht from the Katharinenpalast in Zarskoje Selo, Russia. It has been missing since 1944, and despite an unsuccessful search in 2017, his whereabouts remained a mystery. The construction of the replica was initiated by Bartłomiej Plebańczyk, who heads the museum. 600 kg of artificial amber were used for the replica and modern 3D printing technology were used to imitate the light and gloss properties of the original. In comparison, there has also been a replica in the Katharinenpalast since 2003, which is made from real amber.
visiting information
The Mamerki Museum is accessible to visitors and is located on the majestic Masurian Lake District, about three hours of car east of Gdansk. The admission prices are moderate with 28 Zloty (approx. 6.60 euros) for adults and 23 zloty (approx. 5.40 euros) for children and adolescents. In summer the museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and therefore offers sufficient opportunity to admire this extraordinary replica.
The history of the amber room is deeply rooted in European culture. It was built in the 18th century and was originally 10.5 m x 11.5 m tall. Friedrich I. Hohenzollern initiated the construction for Charlottenburg Castle, and in 1716 Friedrich Wilhelm I gave the room as a sign of friendship to Peter the Great. The amber room was initially exhibited in St. Petersburg, including in the summer palace and later in the winter palace. In 1755 it was brought to Zarskoje Selo at the order of Tsarin Elisabeth and expanded there. This rich history makes the replica in Mamerki an important cultural experience that can be found in one of the best preserved German bunker systems of the Second World War and when visiting Mamerki / Mauerwald, in the immediate vicinity of Węgorzewo.
The search for the original amber room is still a fascinating topic and attracts adventurous and historical lovers alike. The Mamerki Museum with its replica of the amber room is therefore not only a tourist attraction, but also a place of cultural memory for the events of the Second World War and the lost beauty of this unique work of art.
For those interested in history and art, the Museum in Mamerki offers a valuable opportunity to immerse yourself in the mysterious world of the amber room.
Further information can be found on Polenjournal .
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