Mazstraupe Castle, Medieval castle in Straupe Parish, Latvia.
The castle features a combination of defensive structures and residential spaces, with thick stone walls surrounding the central courtyard near the Gauja River valley.
Construction of Mazstraupe Castle began in 1401 under the supervision of the Rosen family, who served as vassals for the Archbishopric of Riga.
The castle holds the status of National architectural monument, representing the medieval architectural traditions and construction methods of northern Latvia.
Visitors can reach the castle by taking the Riga-Valmiera road, with guided tours available through local tourism services during standard opening hours.
Local records mention an underground passage connecting Mazstraupe Castle to nearby Lielstraupe Castle, suggesting a network of medieval communication routes.
Location: Straupe Parish
Inception: 15 century
GPS coordinates: 57.35434,24.95156
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:44
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