Lielstraupe Castle

The castle features two wings around an inner courtyard with thick stone walls and a square tower reaching a height of four stories.

Built by the von Rosen family in 1301, the castle served as a defensive stronghold and influenced the development of Straupe village during the 14th century.

The castle complex incorporates architectural elements from different periods, combining medieval defensive structures with later baroque style modifications from the 18th century.

The castle grounds include a park with local and exotic trees, a pond, and walking paths accessible for visitors interested in Latvia's architectural heritage.

The castle walls contain a medieval cemetery where victims of a 16th-century plague outbreak were laid to rest beneath the structure.

Location: Straupe

Inception: 14 century

GPS coordinates: 57.34730,24.94776

Latest update: March 13, 2025 01:57