Edole Castle

Edole, Latvia

Ēdole Castle was built for the bishop of Piltene between 1264 and 1267. It was rebuilt in the 16th century and from 1561 until 1920 it was the property of the Baltic-German Baron von Behr and his descendents.

During the 18th century the castle was expanded and from 1835 to 1841 it underwent a major reconstruction work to become one of the first samples of Neo-Gothic architecture in Kurzeme. The building was partly burned during the Russian Revolution of 1905. Between 1906 and 1907 a household yard and tower were built in one of its corners, being the façade remodelled with its Gothic forms preserved.

Originally consisting of two residential buildings linked by a stone wall, the castle is surrounded by landscape park. It is considered an architectural and archaeological monument of national importance.

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Pils iela 1, Edole, Latvia
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Founded: 1264-1267
Category: Castles and fortifications in Latvia
Historical period: State of the Teutonic Order (Latvia)

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Valerijs Duboviks (2 years ago)
A good private museum inside is filled with a lot of interior items, which creates the atmosphere of this palace, as well as many open spaces to visit while walking in the museum part of the castle ...
Solveiga Līdaka (2 years ago)
Amazing history is here! Beautiful nature, building, place to visit!
Raymond MacDonald (2 years ago)
Lovely setting, beautiful furniture etc.food delicious had the pork with mustard sauce, pork bread crumbs and potatoes cooked in butter after been boiled.
C L (2 years ago)
stayed in the castle for one night. the castle is well maintained with an amazing museum (includiny a tower with a viewing platform). Amazing!!
Audrone Telesiene (3 years ago)
I didn't expect to find such an interesting plaxe here. Worth visiting.
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