The Small Guild in Riga is particularly striking due to its fairytale architectural style - a bit like a hidden castle in the middle of the city. It is a …
Riga Castle, located on the Daugava River, is not only a magnificent architectural landmark, but also the official residence of the President of the Republic of Latvia. The castle's historic …
Koknese Castle (Latvian: Kokneses pils, German: Burg Kokenhusen) is a complex in Koknese, Latvia, dating from the 13th century. The castle was situated on a high bluff overlooking the Daugava …
Kreutzburg Castle (also written Kreuzburg Castle, Latvian Krustpils pils) is a castle in Krustpils, Latvia, which goes back to an order castle. It is considered one of the best-preserved castles …
In order to prevent the enemy from approaching the main rampart of the fortress, its walls were detached from the external fortifications with the help of a moat. In case …
In 1939, the von Korffs, an old Baltic noble family, lived in this castle. After the collapse of the Livonian Confederation, Krustpils Castle became the property of the Polish king. …