The castle is open for visitors!
The castle is open for visitors!
Castle surroundings
The surroundings of the castle are worth the trip
Water mill
Jaunpili 20. At the beginning of the 20th century, the mill could be considered a small “kingdom”, because in addition to watermills, there was also a windmill. To this day, Jaunpils watermill is a unique preserved example of industrial heritage and a confirmation of excellent cooperation between carpenters and engineers. No 1803-1929. The mill belonged to the von der Rek family. Since 2016. The watermill is the property of Jaunpils municipality, which has started its renovation. Nowadays, the mill is an open tourist object, where you can get acquainted with the operation of the mill and the grain processing process. Book tours and tours of the mill: +371 26101458.
Jaunpils Evangelical Lutheran Church
The construction period of the church is considered to be the period from 1592 to 1638. The tower was built in 1750. The main decorative accent in Jaunpils Church is the pulpit and the restored luxurious altar. In 2015, the historical organ prospectus was restored and the organ was placed in it. The church is not only an important accent in the landscape of Jaunpils historical center, but also in the 16th-17th centuries. gs. an example of alternating architecture. Jaunpils Evangelical Lutheran Church, tel .: +371 29431992
Jaunpils castle park
It was created during the reign of Baron von der Reke. The castle park is an architectural monument of national significance. There are several big trees in the park. Legend has it that he ordered the gardener to plant the trees so that the coat of arms of the Reke family would form when the trees bloomed in spring. Gravel paths lead everywhere. A romantic path along the river bank leads to the stone of love. Older people remember this stone from 1913. of. In the summer of 2009, a new stage will be built in Jaunpils Park. In 2019, the park is near a beautiful gazebo, where young couples exchange wedding rings.
Kartavkalni
Kartavkalni hides a legend about a sunken castle. It is an old Latvian castle mound, whose 10th-13th c. century inhabited by Semigallians. Today, Kartavkalni is a beautiful landscape object with natural trails of various nature and complexity. A model of an ancient settlement and a lookout tower have been created in the park, and a picnic area with a campfire has been set up. The mighty nature of Kartavkalni is a witness to countless wedding photo shoots after marriage in Jaunpils Castle.
Castle, Jaunpils,
Jaunpils region,
LV-3145
Pub
+371 28 338 860
krogs@jaunpilspils.lv
Working hours:
I – II closed
III-IV 11:00-19:00
V-VI 11:00-20:00
VII 11:00-19:00
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