Virtsu Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Virtsu, Estonia
The stone remnants of Virtsu Castle stand on a small island, featuring fragments of thick defensive walls and cylindrical tower foundations.
Built around 1430, the castle controlled sea routes between Riga and Tallinn until its destruction in 1535 following conflicts with Bishop Reinhold Bekeshovede.
The castle belonged to the von Uexküll noble family who managed the territory as vassals for the Prince Bishops of Ösel-Wiek.
The ruins can be found at coordinates 58°35'19.864"N and 23°31'27.289"E, within the boundaries of Lääneranna Rural Municipality in Pärnu County.
The fortress withstood a siege by 100 German mercenaries and 300 peasants in 1533 before falling to a stronger attack the following year.
Location: Lääneranna Rural Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.58885,23.52425
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:11
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