The territory of Ērgļi Medieval Castle

In 1341, Engelbert von Tiesenhausen has begun the construction of a castle, which was completed in 1397. The castle had a rectangular shape. A chapel was situated inside the castle. The round velvet room in the gate tower housed a munitions depot. The castle could be accessed by means of a drawbridge. The castle had 4 towers; the round tower, the quadrangular tower, the long tower and the gate tower. Bathhouses, brick sheds and utility structures were situated in front of the castle. The castle of Ērgļi was destroyed in 1577.

The quadrangular tower with small oblong windows could still be seen about 50 years ago, now all that remains are the ruins.

At the end of the castle mound there is a wooden gazebo, from which you can watch the wonderful landscape of the Ogre River. Sculptures "Ērgļi Watchdogs" have been installed on the castle mound.
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