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The castle was built in 1301 as a fortress for the Knights of the Livonian Order. It was built to defend Livonia's southern border with Lithuania. The Swedes destroyed it in 1625, and the Soviets rebuilt it, using it for various farm-related purposes. After Latvia's independence, it became a hotel. It also houses a library, a small history museum, and a restaurant with a medieval theme.
Written Jun 13, 2004
Address: Jaunpils
Website: http://www.jaunpilspils.lv
The Jaunpils church was built in 1592. The altar and pulpit are said to be owrth seeing, but unfortunately the church was locked on our visit. Seems to have very limited hours.
Written Jun 13, 2004
Address: center of town, across from the castle
Jaunpils Castle: stay in a castle!
niamey00 Says: We did not stay here, but it seems like a pleasant place to stay. They castle is right in the middle of town on a small pond. There is a quaint little medieval style restaurant in the castle. The countryside is beautiful and the people are friendly Stay in a castle built in...
Very dark cosy medieval-style restaurant in the Jaunpils Castle. Nothing fancy on the menu, but it is good, fresh, and filling. Five of us ate for about 8 Lats (About $14US).
Written Jun 13, 2004
Address: Jaunpils Castle
Jaunpils is located about 35 kilometers south of Tukums. The town's claim to fame is the Livonian Order castle, built in 1301, destroyed by the Swedes in 1625, and rebuilt by the Soviets, who used it...
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