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Maasilinnus Castle Ruins
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Fabian
July 24, 2019
Hiking
Much is left of the ruins of the Maasilinnus castle. One can guess where the ramparts went. The highlight is the surviving cellar vault in which swallows build their nests in the summer.
Admission is free. Donations for the preservation of the ruin are requested.
Attention, no toilet or stop at the ruins available.
Admission is free. Donations for the preservation of the ruin are requested.
Attention, no toilet or stop at the ruins available.
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•Beyond the Horizon
April 18, 2022
Cycling
Anyone interested in medieval ruins is in good hands here.
About history:
The medieval fortress Maasi was built with forced labor islanders.
With this work, the ruling Livonian Order punished the local population for the uprising that had destroyed the Order's previous stronghold.
The fortress by the sea was undefeated until it was blown up by the Danes in August 1576.
It was never rebuilt after that.
The 8 m high walls that survived the destruction are now a landmark.
The ruin can be visited.
About history:
The medieval fortress Maasi was built with forced labor islanders.
With this work, the ruling Livonian Order punished the local population for the uprising that had destroyed the Order's previous stronghold.
The fortress by the sea was undefeated until it was blown up by the Danes in August 1576.
It was never rebuilt after that.
The 8 m high walls that survived the destruction are now a landmark.
The ruin can be visited.
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•Marcin Ky
August 15, 2021
Cycling
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