Castle
Cēsis Medieval Castle
Cēsis, Latvia
A ruined castle of the Livonian Order, explored by lantern light, with a manor house beside it.
Town · Latvia · Vidzeme
Cēsis
A well-preserved medieval town with a castle, a lovely old centre and a craft-beer reputation.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Cēsis matters
Cēsis is one of the prettiest small towns in Latvia. At its centre stands a medieval castle of the Livonian Order, with a newer manor house beside it, and the surrounding old town is full of wooden houses, parks and little cafés. Visitors are given an oil lantern to explore the dark castle towers, and the town is also known for local breweries.
Talking points
- Visitors to the castle are handed lanterns to explore the dark staircases.
- Cēsis is known for its local craft beer.
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What to see in Cēsis
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.