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Turaida Castle, Sigulda

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Walk along the castle ramparts and explore the elements of medieval building at Turaida Castle, which means "Thor's garden" in the language of the ancient inhabitants. The red-brick castle is a cultural landmark with a special protection status. Archbishop of Riga requested the building be constructed for an order of Crusaders in 1214. As you tour the building, you'll see the original surviving fragments of a defensive wall, the main tower, a semi-rounded tower, and the western section. Learn about the history and the restoration process at exhibits inside the restored buildings. You can climb the main tower for a view of the valley. See Turaida Castle and all Sigulda has to offer by arranging your trip with our Sigulda trip itinerary builder site .

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• By Ankaa777

  Очень нравится парк-красиво стриженные газоны, скульптуры интересных форм, замечательное место чтобы отдохнуть от городской суеты и расслабиться на природе! Ну а башня и музеи тоже весьма интересны дл...  more »

  Love park-beautifully svewed lawns, sculptures of interesting shapes, a wonderful place to relax from the bustle of the city and relax in nature! Well, the tower and museums are also very interesting to see, if they haven't been there yet)
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• By Patricia V

  Wij waren hier vooral om het Midzomerfeest mee te maken. Aansluitend aan deze wei, was ook een prachtig beeldenpark en daar sloot ook dit mooie kasteel (ruine) op aan.  more »

  We were here mainly to make the Midsummer party. Adjacent to this meadow was also a beautiful sculpture park and this beautiful Castle (Ruine) also closed.
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• By Emily Oxford

  Great castle experience! You can go all the way to the top of the tower without a guide and you can explore the entire castle grounds even outside of the castle. This is better than other Baltic castles. The price is reasonable. There are a few museums on the grounds that are worth visiting to learn more about the history of the area.

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• By Mark Ripenbein

  Very beautiful and colorful place and castle. Go visit it. I do not like the fact that absolutely all parking places around the castle are for 1.5 euro fee. But this is the only negative aspect that does mot relate to castle and surroundings. Recommended to visit.

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