Indawo oyithandayo
I-Grobiņa Castle
Umuntu wendawo ongu-1 uyatusa
Indawo
56 Lielā iela
Grobiņa, Dienvidkurzemes novads
Amacebiso avela kubantu bendawo
Zane
February 2, 2021
Grobiņa Medieval Castle with Bastions About: The ruins of Grobiņa stone castle with the bastions are situated to the northwest of Grobiņa hillfort and today they form a visually unified ensemble. The castle was built in the 13th century by the Livonian Order, but the fortifications have been repeatedly repaired and modernised. The Medieval castle was built in immediate vicinity of the Grobiņa hillfort and between the two monuments are cultural layers relating to the Scandinavian settlement, indication the continuity of the two constructions. Furthermore, researchers believe that the Medieval castle was built on the site of a Scandinavian settlement. Therefore, Grobiņa Medieval Castle with Bastions is one of the sites in transnational serial nomination "Viking age sites in northern Europe" to UNESCO`S world heritage list.
Grobiņa Medieval Castle with Bastions About: The ruins of Grobiņa stone castle with the bastions are situated to the northwest of Grobiņa hillfort and today they form a visually unified ensemble. The castle was built in the 13th century by the Livonian Order, but the fortifications have been repea…