Aizkraukle Castle

#74 among destinations in Latvia

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Aizkraukle Castle is a ruined medieval castle, located on the right bank of the river Daugava in Latvia to the west of the modern town of Aizkraukle. The castle was built in the second half of the 14th century by the Livonian Order. From 1334 to 1480 it was the seat of a Komtur. ()

Local name: Aizkraukles viduslaiku pils Built: 1213 (811 years ago)Coordinates: 56°36'52"N, 25°9'12"E

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Aizkraukle Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aizkraukle District, Jaunjelgava, Aizkraukle.

4.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Aizkraukle District
113 min walk • Aizkraukle District was an administrative division of Latvia, located in Vidzeme and Selonia regions, in the country's centre. Districts were eliminated during the administrative-territorial reform in 2009.
2.7 miW
Town
Jaunjelgava
70 min walk • Jaunjelgava is a town on the left bank of the Daugava River in Aizkraukle Municipality, in the Selonia region of Latvia, about 80 km southeast of Riga. The population in 2020 was 1,762.
4.1 miE
Town
Aizkraukle
106 min walk • Aizkraukle is a town in Vidzeme region in Latvia, the administrative centre of Aizkraukle Municipality on the right bank of the Daugava River. The population in 2020 was 7,018.