Ventspils Castle, Medieval castle in Ventspils, Latvia
The rectangular stone fortress features a massive southeastern tower measuring 10 by 10 meters and encompasses a central courtyard surrounded by four wings.
The Livonian Order constructed the castle in 1290 near the Baltic Sea, establishing it as a strategic military outpost for almost three centuries.
The castle chapel transformed through different religious denominations, serving as Lutheran and Russian Orthodox churches between the 17th and 20th centuries.
The castle museum displays exhibitions across multiple floors, with the fifth floor of the tower offering views over Ventspils and its surroundings.
Between 1832 and 1959, the castle functioned as a prison, with later renovations incorporating modern design elements while preserving medieval architecture.
Location: Ventspils
Inception: 13 century
Address: Jāņa iela 17
GPS coordinates: 57.39568,21.55706
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:28
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