Burtnieki Castle
| Burtnieki Castle | |
|---|---|
| Vidzeme, Latvia | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
Burtnieki Castle (German: Burg Burtneck; Estonian: Asti ordulinnus) is a castle in Burtnieki Parish, Valmiera Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. It was built on the south shore of Lake Burtnieks for the Livonian Order around 1284.[1]
The construction of the Burtnieki Medieval Castle was initiated around 1284 by Livonian Order Master Wilhelm von Schauerburg.[2]
The original Burtnieki Castle lies in ruins, with walls reaching up to 4 meters high.[3] [O]nly about 100 meters of the eastern curtain wall remain, unprotected and gradually deteriorating.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Zarāns, Alberts (2006). Latvijas pilis un muižas. Castles and manors of Latvia (in Latvian and English). Riga: A. Zarāns. ISBN 9984-785-05-X. OCLC 72358861.
- ^ a b "Burtnieki Castle: A Historic Livonian Stronghold in Latvia - Ancient History Sites". 2025-09-07. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ "Castles of Latvia: A Detailed Guide to the Most Beautiful Latvian Castles". Castles in the World. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
External links
- Media related to Burtnieki Castle ruins at Wikimedia Commons
- Burtnieki Castle (in Latvian)
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