Dinaburga Castle Ruins

Naujene, Latvia

Dinaburga Castle was strategically situated on a high bank of the Daugava river. It was built between 1273 and 1277 by the Livonian Order, and destroyed by Russian troops before 1577. Nowadays, fragments of the foundation are exposed.

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Skolas iela 1, Naujene, Latvia
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Founded: 1273-1277
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Latvia
Historical period: State of the Teutonic Order (Latvia)

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Kristina Dainovskytė-Šustikė (10 months ago)
Liked it! Small but very charming castle
Daiva Garneliene (2 years ago)
Nice model of the old castle, which existed here long time ago. Great views to Daugava! Circular cognitive wooden path! ?
Rasa Rotomskienė (Rasa Roth) (3 years ago)
Beautiful corner with nice place to walk by the river Daugava
Marek Marecki (6 years ago)
Nice stop for 30 min sightseeing. Next to parking located toilets, accessible for handicapped sightseeing platform in shape of boat and playground for children. At parking starts moderate walk to remaining of Daugavpils castle with little concrete model.
Valdemar Pomaleiko (6 years ago)
Not so many to see, no real castle - only model. It model shows, how was castle looked in the past. But it is very nice place to stay, with nice nature view. Also, there is WC, and nice wood road for pedestrians around this place. I would say, if you near this place - you have to see it. Strong 3 stars.
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