Alūksne Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Alūksne, Latvia
The castle stands on an island surrounded by Lake Alūksne, with its remaining stone walls and towers reflecting medieval construction techniques.
Built by the Teutonic Knights in 1342, the castle served as a military fortification during numerous conflicts between regional powers until 1702.
The castle complex includes the Alūksne Museum, which presents exhibitions about regional history and displays artifacts from different historical periods.
Visitors can access the castle grounds daily, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the museum administration office.
The castle features an underground system of cellars, including a circular storage chamber that maintained constant temperatures throughout the seasons.
Location: Alūksne
Inception: 1342
GPS coordinates: 57.42889,27.05194
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:13
Alūksne New Palace
685 m
Temple Hill in Alūksne
567 m
Alūksne Lutheran church
455 m
Alūksnes Vecā pils
309 m
Ernst Glück Bible Museum
524 m
Alūksne Orthodox Church
942 m
Aluliina mõis
697 m
Alūksne Manor
486 m
Pavilion-Rotunda in Temple Hill
633 m
Ērģeles
455 m
Colonnade in Alūksne Manor Park
839 m
Pagrabs
309 m
Alūksnes pilsētas vēsturiskais centrs
332 m
Kancele
455 m
Stallis
672 m
Palm House of Alūksne Manor
778 m
Barn of Alūksne Manor
562 m
Lielā Ezera iela 4
657 m
Alexander's Pavilion
840 m
Banka
517 m
Jāņkalna iela 8
876 m
Alūksnes pilskrogs "Šloskrogs"
761 m
Brūzis, vēlāk saviesīgās biedrības nams
290 m
Altāris
455 m
Alūksnes viduslaiku pils
25 m
Interjera dekoratīvā apdare
455 m
The Round Tower of the Alūksne New Palace
685 m
Veikals
526 mReviews
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