Forgotten History
Lielvārde Castle
Lielvārde, Latvia
Lielvārde Castle (Lielvārde bishop's castle) is a castle in Lielvārde, a town in Ogre Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia.The castle was built at the steep bank of Daugava River, overseeing this important medieval waterway, before 1248 by Albert of Buxthoeven, an archbishop of Riga. During the Livonian War, Lielvārde Castle was destroyed by Russian troops in 1579. Its ruins are conserved up to the level of the second floor.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Lielvārde, Latvia
- Coordinates
- 56.71139, 24.83825
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q6544145
What is Lielvārde Castle?
Lielvārde Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Aizkraukle Castle, Koknese Castle, Altene Castle, Jaundole Castle.
Where is Lielvārde Castle?
Lielvārde Castle is in Lielvārde, Latvia. Coordinates: 56.71139, 24.83825.
How do I get to Lielvārde Castle?
Lielvārde Castle is at Lielvārde, Latvia (56.71139, 24.83825). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.