Porkuni Castle, Medieval castle near Lake Porkuni, Estonia
The castle features an imposing hexagonal gate tower constructed of local slate, surrounded by additional manor structures from the nineteenth century.
Bishop Simon von der Borch established the original fortress in 1479, complete with four cannon towers and a church within its central courtyard.
The former gate tower now houses the Porkuni Slate Museum, exhibiting the regional mineral that shaped local architecture and construction methods.
The castle functions as a school, limiting interior access, but visitors can observe the neo-Gothic architecture and fortifications from the exterior grounds.
The manor complex incorporates slate in multiple structures, including the main building, carriage house, stables, granary, and sections of the garden wall.
Location: Tapa Rural Municipality
GPS coordinates: 59.18776,26.19509
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:41
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