Fortress
Salacgrīva Fortress
🇱🇻 Latvia · 13th century
Salacgrīva fortress was a medieval castle located on the right bank of the Salaca river, in the historical region of Vidzeme, northern Latvia. Built in 1226 by the bishopric of Riga, it served as an outpost to control access to the port of Salaca. It was heavily damaged by Russian, Tartars, Polish and the Swedish troops during the Northern Wars. The word 'Salacgrīva' means 'Mouth (estuary) of Salaca'.
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Salacgrīva Fortress ranks #6,421 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #40 of the 45 mapped in Latvia. Founded 1226, it is older than 75% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 861 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. The nearest day-trip guide is Riga, 91 km away. See how Latvia compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Salacgrīva Fortress?
Salacgrīva Fortress stands in Latvia, at 57.7544°, 24.36367°.
When was Salacgrīva Fortress built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1226. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Salacgrīva Fortress?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #6,421 of 8,134 worldwide, and #40 in Latvia. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Salacgrīva Fortress?
Burtnieki Castle, about 55 km away.
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