Ventspils Livonijas ordeņa pils

One of the oldest and best-preserved Livonian Order castles, which has kept its original 13th-century layout. Over 700 years it has been a fortress, residence, garrison, school, military base and prison; it was restored in 1995 and turned into a museum.

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What to expect

Allow time to explore without rushing
Guided tours on request
Suitable for different ages

Good to know

Address: Jāņa iela 17, Ventspils
Website: muzejs.ventspils.lv
Season: All year
Price: Prices on the business website
Kids: No
Indoors: Yes

Details checked: October 2026. For current prices and opening hours, see the business website. Source: wikipedia.org.

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