Marienburg

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The names Marienburg  or Frauenburg were given to many towns in German-speaking countries in the Middle Ages.

The names usually originated in the construction of a fortified (hence -burg) chapel, church, or monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary, also descriptively called Frau (woman, wife). Ex. Marienburg Abbey:[1]. There are many fortresses, castles, and towns with the name Marienburg, such as:

In the Warhammer Fantasy world, Marienburg (Warhammer) is a fictional city.


see also Marienberg, Siege of Marienburg