MONO - Sigulda Medieval Castle Viewpoint - Sigulda, Latvia
N 57° 10.028 E 024° 50.968
35V E 369958 N 6338041
This coin-op monocular is located at the Sigulda Medieval Castle ruins in Sigulda, Latvia. From this spot, you can see the Gauja Valley, as well as the Turaida Castle, which is located on the other bank of the Gauja Valley.
Waymark Code: WMPP0T
Location: Latvia
Date Posted: 09/29/2015
Views: 2
"Sigulda Medieval Castle ruins are located on the edge of the Gauja valley in Latvia. The original castle was built in 1207 as a castellum type fortress, later rebuilt into a convent type building. The residence of the Land Marshal of the Livonian Order since 1432.
Due to its importance as a tourist attraction, the old castle walls have been fortified many times in the 20th century. The castle reopened its walls to visitors in 2012 and now encourages everyone to step back in time and enjoy the surroundings that bore witness to many historical events. It is possible to climb up the North Tower, the Main Gate Tower and enjoy the medieval aura."
--Wikipedia (
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