Piltene Castle
| Piltene Castle | |
|---|---|
| Piltene, Courland, Latvia | |
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| Coordinates | 57°13′21″N 21°40′00″E / 57.22250°N 21.66667°ECoordinates: 57°13′21″N 21°40′00″E / 57.22250°N 21.66667°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | End of the 13th century |
Piltene Castle is a Bishopric of Courland castle in the town of Piltene in the historical region of Courland, in western Latvia. Until the 16th century it served as a capital of Bishopric of Courland.
See also
External links
- (Latvian) Piltene Castle (ruins)
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