Forgotten History
Burtnieki Castle
Burtnieki Parish, Latvia
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. The construction of the Burtnieki Medieval Castle was initiated around 1284 by Livonian Order Master Wilhelm von Schauerburg. The original Burtnieki Castle lies in ruins, with walls reaching up to 4 meters high. [O]nly about 100 meters of the eastern curtain wall remain, unprotected and gradually deteriorating.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Burtnieki Parish, Latvia
- Coordinates
- 57.69849, 25.27866
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q5000760
What is Burtnieki Castle?
Burtnieki Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Mujāni Castle, Valmiera Castle, Ērģeme Castle, Rozbeķi Castle ruins.
Where is Burtnieki Castle?
Burtnieki Castle is in Burtnieki Parish, Latvia. Coordinates: 57.69849, 25.27866.
How do I get to Burtnieki Castle?
Burtnieki Castle is at Burtnieki Parish, Latvia (57.69849, 25.27866). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.