The Top 7 Castles in Ida-Viru
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from in Ida-Viru. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Ida-Viru. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 8, 2025
This is the place you can have a complete view of the border river. You can also take a picture including both Russia and Estonia from this point.
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Small park in front of the castle. The wedding tree is here.
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Purtse Castle (Estonian: Purtse mõis, German: Alt-Isenhof) is a castle of the local manor Purtse in Purtse in northeastern Estonia. It was built in the mid-16th century, probably by the …
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The Ivangorod Fortress was built on a bluff above the banks of the Narva River, which today separates Estonia from Russia. The complex was built in 1495 by Tsar Ivan …
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Very large castle, beautiful views from the top. You can wonder around for several hours. There are some modern exhibits plus also quite a lot of history is explained. They …
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The fortress was founded by the Danes in the mid-13th century. In 1345 the fortress was sold by the Danes to the Teutonic Order along with Narva and East Estonia. …
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The border crossing from Estonia to Russia, with its opposing fortresses, is one of the most beautiful in Europe.
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