Maasilinna Castle

Maasilinn Castle (German: Soneburg) is located in the village of Maasi in Orissaare Parish, Saare County, Estonia. It served as the administrative seat of eastern Saaremaa and Muhu in medieval times.

It was established in 1345 by Livonian Order' Landmeister Burchard von Dreileben after the St. George's Night Uprising was quelled. It was meant to replace the former seat of the local vogt in Pöide Castle, which had been destroyed by the Oeselians. The first castle was built from wood and was reconstructed from stone. The castle was destroyed twice in the Livonian War. It remained in ruins thereafter.

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Maasilinna Castle ranks #3,584 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #22 of the 36 mapped in Estonia. Founded 1345, it is older than 60% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 604 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,183 times in the last 60 days, more than 53% of the atlas. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. See how Estonia compares in the castle statistics.

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