Forgotten History
Krustpils Castle
Latvia
Krustpils Castle (German: Kreutzburg, Polish: Krzyżbork) is a castle in Jēkabpils, in the Latgale region of Latvia. It is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Latvia. During the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878), Turkish prisoners of war were held here, many of whom later settled here permanently. Here the Latgale artillery regiment was located. During the Second World War infirmary of the German army was located here. A military hospital of the Red Army was placed here after August 1944.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Latvia
- Address
- Rīgas iela 214
- Coordinates
- 56.51111, 25.85917
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q6439442
What is Krustpils Castle?
Krustpils Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Rīgas iela 214. Other places close by: Burg Ruschendorf, Altene Castle, Kalsnava Castle, Koknese Castle.
Where is Krustpils Castle?
Krustpils Castle is in Latvia. Coordinates: 56.51111, 25.85917.
How do I get to Krustpils Castle?
Krustpils Castle is at Rīgas iela 214, Latvia (56.51111, 25.85917). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.