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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 middle_aged_guy

  Castle is not a large castle, I'd say mid-size. I think what makes this castle special is the climb up the tower and the nice view. Other parts of the castle are nicely reconstructed and exhibits...  more »

• By cooker3000

  I visited here as a day-trip from Riga. You can visit by bus or train. I got a small minivan for 2.80 which I suggest as got right outside Turaida castle. The castle itself is nice with some displays....  more »

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• By Benjamin Duff

  It's cheap and really quite good, the castle is very impressive and the grounds are lovely. The entry price is worth it for the tower alone, great views from the top, I just hope for better weather for you than on the day I was there. There's a separate exhibit that was free on the day I was there, but is usually €3 extra - this didn't impress, as there was a lot to read, and not much to see. It's very new though, so they need to pay for it somehow!

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• By Vimal Raj Kappil

  A great spot to see something different. The place is massive and lots of variety to explore. A garden with lots of modern carves rock statues in a backdrop of nature, A small history museum, and a large castle ruins to explore. Enjoyed...

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