Burtnieki Castle Ruins

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Burtnieki was a site of a Livonian Order castle, built in 1284. The house was burned down in the 16th century, during the Livonian War. A part of stone wall on the southern side remains.

Medieval castles in LatviaMiscellaneous historic sites in LatviaAll sites in BurtniekiState of the Teutonic Order

Address
Parka iela 3, Burtnieki, Latvia

Established
1284

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