Tukums Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Tukums, Latvia.
The stone walls and remaining foundations of Tukums Castle stand on elevated ground, featuring elements of 13th-century defensive architecture and subsequent modifications.
The Livonian Order constructed this fortress in the 1300s to establish control over regional trade routes and maintain military presence in western Latvia.
The castle grounds serve as an educational center where visitors learn about medieval construction techniques through guided archaeological demonstrations.
Access to castle ruins requires prior arrangement through the Tukums Museum, which provides guided tours in multiple languages from Tuesday to Sunday.
Archaeological excavations at Tukums Castle revealed a collection of 14th-century coins, indicating extensive trade connections with merchants from Riga and Gotland.
Location: Tukums
Address: Brīvības laukums 19
GPS coordinates: 56.96441,23.15563
Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:55
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