Forgotten History
Lielstraupe Castle
Latvia
Lielstraupe Castle (Latvian: Lielstraupes pils; German: Schloss Gross-Roop) is a castle in Straupe Parish, Cēsis Municipality, in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. It was originally built by the von Rosen family in the 13th century and the village of Straupe began to develop around the castle in the 14th century, a large tower was added around 1600 and expropriated soon after. Latter reacquired and remodeled into the baroque style in the 18th century and remained inhabited until being expropriated from Hans von Rosen in 1939.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Latvia
- Coordinates
- 57.34730, 24.94740
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q5764690
What is Lielstraupe Castle?
Lielstraupe Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Mazstraupe Castle, Rozbeķi Castle ruins, Nabe Fortress, Turaida Castle.
Where is Lielstraupe Castle?
Lielstraupe Castle is in Latvia. Coordinates: 57.34730, 24.94740.
How do I get to Lielstraupe Castle?
Lielstraupe Castle is at Latvia (57.34730, 24.94740). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.