Ēdole Castle, Medieval castle in Ēdole, Latvia
Ēdole Castle is a fortress on the banks of Ēdole Lake with two residential buildings connected by stone walls and surrounded by a landscape park. The structure features thick defensive walls, towers, and grounds that reveal the layout of a working medieval stronghold.
The fortress was built between 1264 and 1267 as a bishop's seat and later served the Baltic-German noble family von Behr for over 300 years. Damage came during early 20th-century unrest, followed by reconstruction work.
The castle blends multiple building styles across its structures, with Gothic and Neo-Gothic elements visible in the stonework and towers. This mix of periods shows how the place evolved and adapted over centuries of use by different inhabitants.
The grounds are open to visitors with paths for exploring the exterior structures and surrounding park. Wear sturdy shoes since paths can be uneven and the best views come from walking around different angles of the grounds.
The site bears marks of repairs across several stone walls made after destruction in the early 1900s. Close observation reveals how later additions like a household building and tower were fitted into the original medieval structures.
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