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Burtnieki Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Burtnieki Parish, Latvia

The stone remnants of Burtnieki Castle stand on the southern shore of Lake Burtnieks, surrounded by the green landscapes of Vidzeme region.

The Livonian Order constructed Burtnieki Castle in 1284 as a defensive fortress, which later sustained substantial damage during the Livonian War of the 16th century.

The castle ruins represent a significant element of Latvia's medieval military architecture and received recognition as a National architectural monument in December 1998.

Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following directional signs to Burtnieku muižā, with the site located at coordinates 57.698493 latitude and 25.278662 longitude.

The castle grounds connect to a manor estate established in the 14th century, featuring a park created in 1860 with 70 different tree and shrub species.

Location: Burtnieki Parish

Inception: 14 century

GPS coordinates: 57.69849,25.27866

Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:11

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