Tarvastu Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Sooviku, Estonia
The stone walls and foundations of Tarvastu Castle stand near the Tarvastu River, displaying medieval defensive architecture from the 14th century.
During the medieval period, the castle functioned as a strategic stronghold for the Order of the Livonian Knights in their control of regional trade routes.
The castle ruins serve as a research site for archaeologists and historians studying construction methods and social structures of medieval Estonia.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins using GPS coordinates 58.249722, 25.886389, located one kilometer from the village of Mustla in Viljandi County.
The castle grounds border Võrtsjärv, the second largest lake in Estonia, creating a connection between medieval defense and natural water barriers.
Location: Tarvastu Rural Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.24972,25.88639
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:24
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