Turaida Castle, Medieval castle in Sigulda, Latvia.
The red brick fortress stands on a hill above the Gauja River valley, featuring a prominent cylindrical tower and defensive stone walls.
The Livonian Brothers of the Sword constructed Turaida Castle in 1214 following directives from Albert, the Archbishop of Riga.
The museum complex within Turaida Castle exhibits medieval weapons, archaeological findings, and traditional Latvian artifacts from different historical periods.
The castle museum remains open daily from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM in winter and 7:00 PM in summer, with guided tours in multiple languages.
The name Turaida translates from ancient Livonian language as Garden of Gods, reflecting the site's connection to pre-Christian Baltic traditions.
Location: Sigulda
Inception: 1214
Architectural style: Brick Gothic
Made from material: brick
Address: Turaidas iela 10
GPS coordinates: 57.18222,24.85028
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:01
Latvia offers a diverse range of sites combining medieval history and Baltic nature. The country brings together different periods and landscapes: the Old Town of Riga with its Art Nouveau buildings, the castle of Cēsis, the beaches of Jūrmala and the extensive forests of Gauja National Park. Latvian cities preserve evidence of German, Swedish and Russian rule. Beyond the capital Riga, places like Liepāja with its military port or Kuldīga with its waterfall invite exploration. The coastal region extends for several hundred kilometres along the Baltic Sea. The natural landscapes include extensive forests, wetlands and lakes. Gauja National Park protects river valleys with sandstone cliffs and historic castle ruins. Rural areas display traditional wooden architecture and agricultural structures that have shaped life in the Baltic regions for centuries.
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