Sigulda Medieval Castle, Sigulda

Name: Sigulda Medieval Castle
Address: Sigulda, Latvia

#3 among attractions in Sigulda

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Sigulda Medieval Castle ruins are located on the edge of the Gauja valley in Latvia. The original castle was built in 1207 as a castellum type fortress, later rebuilt into a convent type building. The residence of the Land Marshal of the Livonian Order since 1432. ()

Local name: Siguldas viduslaiku pils Built: 1207 (817 years ago)Coordinates: 57°9'59"N, 24°50'59"E

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Sigulda Medieval Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sigulda bobsleigh, Turaida Castle, Sigulda Castle, Krimulda Castle.

1.1 miS
Outdoor activities, Classes and workshops, Sport venue
Sigulda bobsleigh, Sigulda
29 min walk • The Sigulda bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track is a premier sport venue nestled in the picturesque town of Sigulda, Latvia. This facility is renowned for its thrilling high-speed runs and has become a staple for winter sports enthusiasts and professional athletes...
1.1 miN
Museum park with sculpture and castle
Turaida Castle, Gauja National Park
28 min walk • Turaida Castle is a recently reconstructed medieval castle in Turaida, in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, on the opposite bank of the Gauja River from Kurzeme.
~380 ftS
Forts and castles, Manor house
Sigulda Castle, Sigulda
2 min walk • Sigulda Castle also known as Sigulda New Castle. Built in 1878 in the Neo-Gothic style as the living house for the owners of the manor, the Kropotkin family. The building has changed its owners and functions several times. Since 1993, the Sigulda Region Council has been located in the castle.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Forts and castles, Trail
Krimulda Castle, Gauja National Park
19 min walk • The Krimulda Castle is located just outside Sigulda, Sigulda Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia and is a tourist attraction. The castle dates from the 14th century and was destroyed in a war in 1601. Prince Liven’s living house was built in the classic style.
~820 ftSW
Small cave with historical inscriptions
Gutmanis Cave, Gauja National Park
4 min walk • Gutman's Cave is the widest and highest cave in the Baltic countries, located on the Gauja River in the National Park of Sigulda, Latvia. It started forming more than 10 000 years ago when meltwater eroded the sandstone rock after the Ice Age. It is the oldest tourist attraction in Latvia.
0.6 miSW
57°9'35"N • 24°50'20"E
Sigulda Adventure Park Tarzan, Gauja National Park
16 min walk • Outdoor activities, Theme park, Trail
0.9 miS
57°9'12"N • 24°50'41"E
Koncertzāle "Baltais Flīģelis", Sigulda
24 min walk • Museum, Art gallery

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Which popular attractions are close to Sigulda Medieval Castle?

Nearby attractions include Sigulda Castle, Sigulda (2 min walk), Gutmanis Cave, Gauja National Park (4 min walk), Sigulda Adventure Park Tarzan, Gauja National Park (16 min walk), Krimulda Castle, Gauja National Park (19 min walk).

Sigulda Medieval Castle, Sigulda

Facts and practical information

Sigulda Medieval Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Sigulda bobsleigh, Sigulda

Turaida Castle, Gauja National Park

Sigulda Castle, Sigulda

Krimulda Castle, Gauja National Park

Gutmanis Cave, Gauja National Park

Sigulda Adventure Park Tarzan, Gauja National Park

Koncertzāle "Baltais Flīģelis", Sigulda

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sigulda Medieval Castle?