Turaida Castle in Latvia
The Turaida Castle is located on the territory of the specially protected cultural monument known as the Turaida Museum-Reserve.
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The castle was founded in 1214. In 1776, it got demolished during the fire and started to turn into ruins; its restoration began in 1953.
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In the Main Tower, at a height of 38 meters, there is an observation deck, with a view over the winding Gauja river and picturesque hills covered with woods.
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