Bauska Travel Guide

 Lilasel Says:  Rundale Palace is the 18th-century architectural highlight of provincial Latvia. The Palace is located just 12km (7mi) west of Bauska. It was designed and built in the 18th century by a baroque genius from Italy, Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who created many of St Petersburg's... 

 Lilasel Says:  This Palace was designed and built in 1802 in classicism style by the order of Russian emperor Pavel I. The most luxurious rooms are opened for visitors. Open: Monday - Friday 8.00 - 17.00 Saturday, Sunday 9.00 - 18.00 

 Vija_v Says:  Castle was build in the middle of the 15th century.It served for the military goals of the Livonian Order, but later it was rebuilt into the fortified residence of the duke of Courland.Dont forget to climb into the tower, it is worth climbing. 

 Vija_v Says:  Quiet interesting exhibition, even for a girl. :) Director of the museum is very funny man and make sure u have a chat with him. 

 LanaFromRiga Says:  Bauska Castle MuseumThe Bauska castle consists of the Livonian Order fortress built in the middle of the 15th century and the duke of Curland’s residence built in the castle – front at the end of the 16th century. The exhibition “Bauska’a new castle – history, study,... 

 Lilasel Says:  The principal attraction of Bauska is its castle, built between 1443 and 1456 as a stronghold for the Livonian knights. The castle was destroyed in battle several times during the 16th and 17th century. The restoration work didn't start until 1976. The castle museum now... 

 inchick Says:  In 2001 the reconctruction of the manor house was completed and now the whole is open to visitors, including the restored magnificent representation premises and the cabinets, conference premises and hotel.The 19th centyry landscape park is a place for romantic strolls. 

 inchick Says:  An island of romantic classicism on the banks of the Lielupe River...The Russian tsarina Catherine II gave away the Mezotne manor to the governess of her grandchildren Charlotte von Lieven.The manor house was built in the period between 1797 and 1802 after the design of the... 

 inchick Says:  The Rundale Palace was built as the summer residence of the Duke of Courland Ernst Johann Biron. The Russian court arhitect F.B.Rastrelli who designed the project supervised the construction work in the period between 1736 and 1740.In 2001, the restoration of the palace... 

 inchick Says:  The Bauska Orthodox Church was built in 1881 to the design of the famous Latvian architect J.F.Baumanis. 

 inchick Says:  The ruins of the Bauska castle impart to the visitor a romantic mood.The ruins are situated amid a picturesque landscape, it is the place where two rivers Memele and Musa flow together forming the river Lielupe.In the middle of 15th c. the Livonian Order built in this place... 

 inchick Says:  The most ancient building in Bauska. The Church built between 1591 and 1594. The visitors can view a collection of valuable articles of art - the burial plaques (16-19th cent.), the baroquenand rococo pews, the pulpit and the organ case. There is the oldest known coat of... 

 Lilasel Says:  On the first weekend of September you are welcome to Medieval day (the atmosphere of 15th - 17th century) complete with a craftsman's fair, games, magicians, theatre and concerts - held in the Bauska Castle. 

 Lilasel Says:  Every year on the third weekend of July the International Ancient Music Festivaltakes place in the Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace and Mezhotne Palace. You can enjoy ancient, Renaissance and Baroque music, songs, dances and performances. 

 Lilasel Says:  The principal attraction of Bauska is its castle, built between 1443 and 1456 as a stronghold for the Livonian knights. The castle was destroyed in battle several times during the 16th and 17th century. The restoration work didn't start until 1976. The castle museum now...