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Knights' Stronghold
Little remains of the Knights' Stronghold, built between 1207 and 1226 among woods on the northeastern edge of Sigulda. The castle hasn't been repaired since the Great Northern War, but its ruins are perhaps more evocative because of that. There's a great view through the trees to the archbishop's reconstructed Turaida Castle, on the far side of the valley. On the way to the ruins from town, you pass Sigulda Church (Siguldas baznīca), built in 1225 and rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries, and also the 19th-century New Sigulda Castle (Siguldas jaunā pils), the former residence of Prince Kropotkin and now a sanatorium.
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Krimulda Castle
On the northern side of the valley, a track leads up from near the bridge to ruined Krimulda Castle, built between 1255 and 1273 and once used as a guesthouse for visiting dignitaries. Buses link Sigulda bus station with Turaida and Krimulda eight or nine times per day. Bus departure times are posted at the bus station.
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Krimulda Castle & Manor
Built between 1255 and 1273, Krimulda Castle was once used as a guesthouse for visiting dignitaries. A good way to reach the castle ruins is by cable car, which crosses the valley every half hour and affords splendid views. The big white building just west of the northern cable car station is Krimulda Manor built in 1897. Today it is a sanatorium.
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