Lielstraupe Castle, Straupe, Latvia

Lielstraupe Castle

Straupe, Latvia

Lielstraupe Castle in Straupe, Latvia, is a rare medieval castle built in the 13th century by the noble von Rosen family.

The castle played a central role in the development of the village of Straupe, which grew around it in the 14th century. It is unique in Latvia for incorporating a church within its main structure. Around 1600, a large tower was added.

The castle has witnessed centuries of history, surviving wars and a significant fire in 1905, after which it was restored by the architect Vilhelms Bokslafs. The von Rosen family managed the castle with only brief interruptions until 1939.

After World War II, the castle was repurposed as a drug rehabilitation hospital until 2018, when it was opened to tourists and is now managed by the Pārgauja County Municipality. Lielstraupe is also noted for its scenic location, architectural and historical complexity, and remains a well-preserved symbol of Latvia's medieval past.

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Lielstraupes pils, Straupe, Straupes pagasts, Cēsu novads, LV-4152, Latvia

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