This fostered the growth of Pillau into an important port of the Duchy of Prussia, and a blockhouse was constructed in 1537, followed by a system of storehouses in 1543, and the earliest fortifications in 1550.
This fostered the growth of Pillau into an important port of the Duchy of Prussia. A blockhouse was constructed in 1537. This was followed by a system of storehouses in 1543. This was followed by a system of the earliest fortifications in 1550.