Turaida Castle
Sigulda, Latvia
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
- Admission
- 5 / 3 € (summer / winter)
- Phone
- +37163500001
From OpenStreetMap — confirm before travelling
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Turaida Castle is a medieval fortress in Turaida, in Latvia's Vidzeme region, situated on the bank of the Gauja River opposite Sigulda. Founded in 1214, the castle was constructed in brick and exemplifies the Brick Gothic architectural style characteristic of the Baltic region. Its name, meaning "Thor's garden" in Livonian, reflects the region's historical linguistic heritage. The structure has been substantially reconstructed in recent times and is designated as an archaeological monument of state importance in Latvia.
Movement
- Built
- Type
- castle
- Materials
- brick
- Heritage
- archaeological monument of state importance in Latvia
- Place
- Sigulda, Latvia
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