Vastseliina Episcopal Castle was built in 1342 on the lands of the Bishop of Tartu and it became one of the most powerful fortifications in old Livonia; it is also one of the 21 places in Southern Estonia worth discovering which are marked by a yellow National Geographic window.
During the Middle Ages, the castle was well-known for the holy cross in its chapel and as a popular destination for pilgrims; a visit gave them indulgence for 1 year and 40 days as decreed by pope Innocent VI. The castle was destroyed in the Great Northern War by the armies of Peter the Great.
Today, you can visit the castle tower, light a candle in the sacred place and enjoy night concerts on the territory of the castle.
Vastseliina Episcopal Castle was built in 1342 on the lands of the Bishop of Tartu and it became one of the most powerful fortifications in old Livonia; it is also one of the 21 places in Southern Estonia worth discovering which are marked by a yellow National Geographic window.
During the Middle Ages, the castle was well-known for the holy cross in its chapel and as a popular destination for pilgrims; a visit gave them indulgence for 1 year and 40 days as decreed by pope Innocent VI. The castle was destroyed in the Great Northern War by the armies of Peter the Great.
Today, you can visit the castle tower, light a candle in the sacred place and enjoy night concerts on the territory of the castle.
This place is remarkably beautiful and offers stunning views on the medieval castle and surrounding nature. Pope of Rome gave indulgence to all visitors of the castle chapel where once a miracle tool...
Please don’t drive to the location using TripAdvisor app. It is not there. Go to the website of the castle you will find correct location there. It is about 15 min drive from TripAdvisor...
Visited the ruins when in Estonia. The museum is interesting, you have an opportunity to dress in chainmail armour, helmet and hold a sword which is good. Part of the visitor centre / museum is a new...
This place is remarkably beautiful and offers stunning views on the medieval castle and surrounding nature. Pope of Rome gave indulgence to all visitors of the castle chapel where once a miracle tool...
Please don’t drive to the location using TripAdvisor app. It is not there. Go to the website of the castle you will find correct location there. It is about 15 min drive from TripAdvisor...
Visited the ruins when in Estonia. The museum is interesting, you have an opportunity to dress in chainmail armour, helmet and hold a sword which is good. Part of the visitor centre / museum is a new...
Monday–sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 |
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Adult: | from 3 € |
Pensioner: | from 3 € |
University student: | from 3 € |
School student: | from 3 € |
Is open 24 hours |
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Adult: | from 3 € |
Pensioner: | from 3 € |
University student: | from 3 € |
School student: | from 3 € |
Exact price to be clarified by service provider.
Monday–sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 |
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Adult: | from 3 € |
Pensioner: | from 3 € |
University student: | from 3 € |
School student: | from 3 € |
Is open 24 hours |
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Adult: | from 3 € |
Pensioner: | from 3 € |
University student: | from 3 € |
School student: | from 3 € |
Exact price to be clarified by service provider.
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