Rēzekne Castle
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Rēzekne Castle ruins (German: Burg Rositten) are located in the downtown of Rēzekne, Latvia, a city in the center of Latgale. The castle served as a base of the local Livonian order landlords until the 16th century and also as the main military support base for battles against Russians and Lithuanians. Today, fragments of the stone walls and the foundation can be seen on the ancient castle hill.
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Rēzekne Castle | |
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Latgale, Rēzekne, Latvia | |
Coordinates | 56.50242°N 27.33454°E / 56.50242; 27.33454 |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1285 |
Built by | Livonian Order |
Demolished | 17th century |
Events | Okay |
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