Ludza Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Ludza, Latvia.
The stone fortress stands on a hill between two lakes, featuring remaining sections of walls that reach three stories in height.
German crusaders constructed this eastern border fortress in 1399, using grey stones and red bricks with black glazed decorative elements.
The fortress represents medieval Gothic architecture and served as a critical defensive structure for controlling trade routes from Russia.
The castle ruins currently undergo conservation work, limiting visitor access to distant observation points near Baznicas Street.
The fortress walls extend across 1.5 hectares, incorporating six towers and three gates within its triangular fortification layout.
Location: Ludza
Inception: 1399
GPS coordinates: 56.54880,27.72837
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:39
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