Cēsis Castle

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Cēsis Castle is a medieval fortress in Latvia that served as a major stronghold and administrative center of the Livonian Order in the Baltic region.

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Cēsis Castle canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fortress
medieval castle
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Gothic architecture
builder Livonian Order NERFINISHED
condition partially preserved ruins
continent Europe
controlledBy Livonian Order NERFINISHED
coordinateLocation 57.313°N 25.270°E
country Latvia
culturalSignificance important monument of Latvian medieval heritage
symbol of Cēsis
era Middle Ages
governingBody Cēsis municipality NERFINISHED
hasExhibition Livonian Order artifacts
medieval history of Livonia
hasNameInLanguage Cēsu pils
hasPart defensive towers
inner castle
moat
outer bailey
hasStructureType concentric castle
hasTouristActivity educational programs
guided tours
medieval reenactments
hasVisitorCenter true
heritageDesignation State protected cultural monument of Latvia
heritageStatus ruin
languageOfName Latvian
locatedIn Baltic region NERFINISHED
Cēsis NERFINISHED
Vidzeme NERFINISHED
locatedNextTo Cēsis New Castle NERFINISHED
locatedOn hill
materialUsed stone
near Cēsis town center NERFINISHED
Gauja National Park NERFINISHED
openToPublic true
region historical Livonia NERFINISHED
significantEvent Self-detonation by defenders in 1577
Siege during the Livonian War
tourism cultural events venue
museum site
usedFor administrative center
military stronghold
residence of Livonian Order masters

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Livonian Order headquartersLocation Cēsis Castle
Vidzeme hasCulturalSite Cēsis Castle