Viljandi is a city in the southern part of Estonia, on the northern shore of the Viljandi lake. Until 1919, it was known as the Fellin Lake, which derived from the German language.
Viljandi is a city in the southern part of Estonia, on the northern shore of the Viljandi lake. Until 1919, it was known as the Fellin Lake, which derived from the German language.
Viljandi Castle was built on the site of a former settlement at the beginning of the 13th century and was one of the most impregnable castles in Livonia. It is the main attraction and symbol of the city.
Kuressaare Castle is one of the most remarkable and well-preserved fortifications in Estonia. Being continuously built from the 14th to the 16th century, it used to be the medieval seat of the Özel bishops.
With its narrow, winding streets, picturesque craftsmen’s workshops and merchants’ stalls, Cesis is one of the loveliest cities in Latvia.
Castles and palaces representing completely different styles have been established on the territory of Latvia over the centuries. All of them are unique and bear cultural and historical value.
Many castles are open to visitors, some of them have remained as ruins, and in some of them you may even stay overnight.
We have compiled a list of the castles and palaces we consider the most impressive in Latvia.
Krimulda is located on the hill on the right bank of the Gauja, on the opposite side from Sigulda. This is one of the most famous historical places in Latvia.
The city of Valmiera is located 107 km from Riga towards the Estonian border. The river Gauja flows through the city and divides Valmiera into two parts. Come here to enjoy nature, walk along the lovely paths by the coast, and immerse yourself in the history in the heart of the city.
The ruins of the Livonian castle in Ergeme are a historical and archaeological monument of national importance. It was built around 1320 under the guidance of the Master of the Livonian Order, Gerhard von Jorke.
The two most famous castles in Sigulda are the Medieval Castle of the Livonian Order and the New Sigulda Palace.
The Turaida Castle is located on the territory of the specially protected cultural monument known as the Turaida Museum-Reserve.