Põltsamaa Castle, Medieval fortress in Põltsamaa, Estonia.
The stone castle features a square structure with three rectangular towers, defensive walls, a moat, and multiple gates along the Põltsamaa River.
The Livonian Order constructed this defensive fortress in 1272, which later served as the residence of Duke Magnus of Holstein from 1570 to 1578.
The castle houses exhibitions about local heritage, including displays of the renowned Põltsamaa blue-white porcelain produced during the 18th century.
Visitors can access the castle tower, convent building, and gate structure daily from May through September, with reduced hours during winter months.
The castle observation deck marks a point on the Struve Geodetic Arc, measuring Earth's shape and size through triangulation across multiple countries.
Location: Põltsamaa Rural Municipality
Inception: 1272
Founders: Livonian Order
GPS coordinates: 58.65458,25.96747
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:59
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