| Gaujiena Castle | |
|---|---|
| Vidzeme, Latvia | |
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| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1236-1238 |
Gaujiena Castle (German language: Schloss Adsel; Estonian language: Atsele ordulinnus ) is a castle in the historical region of Vidzeme, in northern Latvia. It was built between 1236 and 1238. Severely damaged in 1702 during the Great Northern War, the structure was abandoned.
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Zarāns, Alberts (2006) (in Latvian, English). Latvijas pilis un muižas. Castles and manors of Latvia.. Riga. ISBN 9984-785-05-X. OCLC 72358861.
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