The castle was built around 1213 on the right bank of the Daugava River. It served as a defense against raids and held great strategic importance.
The castle was built around 1213 on the right bank of the Daugava River. It served as a defense against raids and held great strategic importance.
Nestled in the heart of the city, within the restored palace of Biržai Castle, the Museum “Sėla” – named after the ancient Baltic tribe of the Selonians – is a modern complex that brings to life four centuries of northern Lithuania’s history.