Porkuni Castle Tower

Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia

Only foundations and one gate-tower have survived of the so-called fortified Tafelgut that used to belong to the bishop of Tallinn.

The castle was erected on a hill by the Porkuni lake in 1479 by Simon von der Borch. Cannon towers stood in the corners of the camp castle shaped as an irregular rectangle. The circular wall and the towers did not probably reach their height all at the same time, but in the course of a longer period. This claim is backed up by the gate tower - rectangular at the bottom and octagonal at the top. The machicolation frieze adorning the top of the tower dates back to a much later time, as proved by comparing the engravings of Porkuni produced in the 17th and 19th centuries. The castle was severely damaged during the Livonian War. The castle tower currently houses museums.

Address

Tamsalu vald 22, Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1479
Category: Castles and fortifications in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

non influencer (2 years ago)
Beautiful place and you can really feel different energy- calming and somewhat peaceful ????

I K (3 years ago)
Needs renovations but you can walk the grounds and park.

Finn Juul Stroem (3 years ago)
Thise Manor can be something of the best in Estonia, if it will be done in the right way.

Joosep Taluväli (4 years ago)
Nice museum

KristjanS (4 years ago)
Really nice views, beautyful manor but needs to be restored. Great lake for swimming.

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