Klaipėda Castle, Gothic castle in Klaipėda, Lithuania.
Klaipėda Castle is a stone fortress located where the Dangė River meets the Baltic Sea, equipped with defensive walls and underground chambers. The structure extends along the waterfront and reveals multiple overlapping levels that reflect different periods of fortification.
The Teutonic Knights built a wooden structure in 1252, which was later replaced with stone fortifications to control regional maritime trade. Over the centuries, the fortress was repeatedly rebuilt and reinforced, with each era leaving behind new defensive techniques.
The castle museum displays 5,000 archaeological artifacts spanning from the 13th to 18th centuries, including medieval weapons and household items.
The northern curtain wall is accessible as an interactive exhibition called 'Kurtina', featuring terminals, projectors, and LED screens that show the history. The site sits at the river mouth, so pathways can be damp, and visiting is best during dry weather.
Excavations uncovered a gilded ring from the 16th century set with a precious stone, which represented the highest civilian award in medieval Klaipėda. This discovery reveals the wealth and social structure that the city enjoyed during its height.
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