Ēdole Castle
Latvia, Edole

Edole Castle is a Gothic Revival style castle located on the shores of Lake Edole. Originally consisting of two residential buildings connected by a stone wall, the castle is surrounded by a landscaped park. It is considered an architectural and archaeological monument of national importance.


The castle was built for the Bishop of Piltene between 1264 and 1267. It was rebuilt in the 16th century and from 1561 to 1920 was the property of the Baltic-German Baron von Behr and his descendants.


In the 18th century the castle was expanded, and from 1835 to 1841 it underwent a large-scale reconstruction, becoming one of the first examples of neo-Gothic architecture in Kurzeme. The building was partially burned down during the Russian Revolution of 1905.


In 1906–1907, a utility courtyard and a tower were built in one of its corners, and the façade was rebuilt preserving the Gothic forms.

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