Little Latvia has many castles to see. Some of them are picturesque ruins, but still worth a visit due to the scenery. Today I started driving early, heading to historic Sigulda overlooking the nice Gauja River. Near the New Castle, wchich is rather a palace hosting the museum you vill find the ruins of Livonian Order Castle. There is a nice view from the courtyard over the river and Turaida castle is visible on the other side. The seniors pay 4,30 euro to enter Turaida. This red brick castlte is nicely restored and has the museum, Krimulda castle on the same bank is not worth to see – just few stone walls hidden in the forest.
The highlight of the day was a castle in Cesis, where I arrived at 3 pm.
It is partly riuned but you can still climb two towers – the west one with provided lantern. On the top of the tower there is fantastic sound and light projection about the history of the castle.
In the courtyard of Cesis castle there are working workshops of smith, blacksmith, medieval tailor and more. The craftmen work in the historic costumes. Geat experience?
