Alsunga Castle, Medieval fortress in Alsunga, Latvia.
Alsunga Castle is a medieval stone fortress with four corner towers arranged in a quadrangular form. The structure combines multiple wings and retains building features from different periods.
The Livonian Order started construction in 1372 on a site that held earlier significance in pre-Christian times. Subsequent centuries brought structural expansions and changes in control.
The fortress became a spiritual center for local communities over centuries. Its walls have sheltered religious movements and shaped the identity of surrounding settlements.
The castle houses a museum and tourist information center to help guide your visit. The site is accessible year-round, though hours may change seasonally.
After state takeover in 1920, the fortress shifted through remarkably different uses within just two decades. It operated as a dairy facility, then a school, before eventually being preserved.
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