Gaujiena Castle
Gaujiena Castle (German: Schloss Adsel; Estonian: Atsele ordulinnus) is a castle in the historical region of Vidzeme, in northern Latvia. It was built between 1236 and 1238. Severely damaged in 1702 during the Great Northern War, the structure was abandoned.
| Gaujiena Castle | |
|---|---|
| Vidzeme, Latvia | |
Castle ruins | |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1236-1238 |
| Demolished | 1702 |
| Events | Great Northern War |
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