Embūte Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Courland, Latvia.
The castle remains include high brick walls and two semicircular towers positioned in the northeastern section of an irregular courtyard layout.
Constructed in 1265 by Konrad von Mandern, the stone fortress served as a residence for the Bishop of Courland until entering private ownership in 1537.
The site represents the transformation from ancient Curonian wooden structures to German stone fortifications during the Northern Crusades period.
The ruins stand in a remote location surrounded by forest, requiring visitors to navigate through unmarked paths to reach the medieval structure.
The castle walls incorporate both erratic stones and bricks, with the gate complex specifically constructed using medieval red brick techniques.
Location: Embūte
Inception: 1265
GPS coordinates: 56.50500,21.81833
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:16
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