Ventspils Castle
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Ventspils Castle (German: Windau) is located in Ventspils, Latvia. It is one of the oldest and most well-preserved Livonian Order castles remaining, in that it has retained its original layout since the 13th century. Through its 700-year history, it has been used as a fortress, residence, garrison, school, military base, and prison. In 1995, the castle was restored to its 19th-century appearance, and was converted into a museum.
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Ventspils Castle | |
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Courland, Ventspils, Latvia | |
Coordinates | 57.395682°N 21.557064°E / 57.395682; 21.557064 |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Condition | Preserved |
Site history | |
Built | 1290 |
Built by | Livonian Order |
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