Tukums Castle Tower

Tukums, Latvia

The castle tower is a fragment of the oldest building in Tukums. It is believed that the construction of the castle in Tukums was commenced in 1277 by the Livonian Order. The castle was surrounded by a 7.5 m tall and 1.6 m wide stone wall. The castle defence was ensured by an artificial, deep moat and its position on the high bank or the River Slocene. Only a small stone wall fragment has been preserved from the castle, but the castle tower built in the 18th century in turns hosted premises for a prison and the caronal stocks (granary). Nowdays, it hosts the history museum of Tukums town, telling about the town's history from the ancient times up until the modern day.

References:

Tukums Tourism

Address

Brīvības laukums 19, Tukums, Latvia

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Details

Founded: 1277
Category: Castles and fortifications in Latvia
Historical period: State of the Teutonic Order (Latvia)

More Information

www.turisms.tukums.lv

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Julia Maakar (3 years ago)
I came to Turkums on a working day but all the museums were closed. I was wondering around the town when I found the tower. I didn't expect anything but I got more than I wanted. The woman who worked there arranged a tour in the museum. She told me everything I wanted to know, all the historical facts not only about the cadtle but also about the town. I definitely recommend this place!

Yutaka Haramura (3 years ago)
Small museum, I like it.

Oskars Pundurs (4 years ago)
From outside it looks like just another small castle. Nothing particularly interesting.

Gints Varevics (4 years ago)
Ok

Aivars Zvīdris (6 years ago)
Fantastic place!

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