The order was formed from the remnants of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword after their defeat by Samogitians in 1236 at the Battle of Schaulen (Saule). They were incorporated into the Teutonic Knights and became known as the Livonian Order in 1237. [2]

The Livonian Order Castle is one of the oldest medieval fortresses that has survived to this day. In 1290 the castle was first chronicled and this date is now considered to be the year of Ventspils’ foundation. In 1995 there was begun extensive archaelogical research and renovation of …

Since 1432 Sigulda Castle was the residence of the Land Marshal of the Livonian Order (Latin: marsalcus terrae Livoniae), the second highest officer of the order, after the Livonian Master, who lived in the Cēsis Medieval Castle. At the very beginning of …

In a 14th century document, the Castle of the Livonian Order of Aizpute was named Vrundenborgh (a Friend Castle), possibly expressing a friendly attitude towards the castle of the Courland Domkapitel (Cathedral Chapter) built on the opposite bank of Tebra.

Livonian Order Castle, which has housed the Ventspils Museum since September 2001, is the oldest surviving building in Ventspils, built in the second half of the 13th century. In 2001, after the completion of the restoration works, the permanent exposition of the Ventspils Museum, dedicated to the history of the castle, city, port and Ventspils ...

The Livonian Order Castle is one of the oldest medieval fortresses in Latvia that has survived to this day. The Livonian Order was first mentioned in documents in 1290, which is considered to be the year the city of Ventspils was founded. Extensive archaeological research and restoration of the castle began in 1995.

This blocky building doesn't look obviously castle-like from the outside, but the 13th-century interior is home to an entertaining interactive local history and art museum. During Soviet rule the castle was used as a prison, and an exhibit in the stables recounts its horrors.

The Livonian Order Castle of Sigulda was built in 1207 as a castella type castle, however, it was later rebuilt into a convent type building. A contemporary seeker of medieval aura can climb the northern and main gate tower of the castle.

The Livonian Order Castle in Ventspils, Latvia, stands as a testament to the region’s medieval history, offering visitors a captivating journey through time. This well-preserved fortress, with …

Departing from Riga, delve into the history and culture of ancient Latvian tribes amidst the breathtaking beauty of Gauna National Park. Visit the Livonian Order Castle ruins, the Turaida Medieval Castle dating back to 1214, and the wooden church constructed in 1750.