Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Latvia
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Vidzeme (9)
Zemgale (8)
Kurzeme (6)
Pierīga (4)
Latgale (2)
Riga (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Latvia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 30 castles, palaces and monasteries in Latvia, spread across 6 regions and 26 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vidzeme (9), Zemgale (8), and Kurzeme (6).
At the city level, Alūksne (2), Cēsis (2), and Jelgava (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €3.50 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €6.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 27 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Latvia
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Latvia
- Latvijas Nacionālais vēstures muzejsHistory · Riga
- Alūksnes novada muzejsHistory · Alūksne
- Apriķu muzejsRegional · Apriķi
- Bauskas pils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Bauska
- Cēsu Vēstures un mākslas muzejsHistory · Cēsis
- Cēsu Viduslaiku pilsCastles & Palaces · Cēsis
- Dundagas pilsCastles & Palaces · Dundaga
- Jaunlaicenes muižas muzejs „Malēnieša pasaule“Regional · Jaunlaicene
- Jaunmoku pils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Tumes pagasts
- Jaunpils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Jaunpils
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Latvia with programs for families
- Latvijas Nacionālais vēstures muzejsHistory · Riga
- Alūksnes novada muzejsHistory · Alūksne
- Apriķu muzejsRegional · Apriķi
- Bauskas pils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Bauska
- Cēsu Vēstures un mākslas muzejsHistory · Cēsis
- Cēsu Viduslaiku pilsCastles & Palaces · Cēsis
- Dundagas pilsCastles & Palaces · Dundaga
- Jaunlaicenes muižas muzejs „Malēnieša pasaule“Regional · Jaunlaicene
- Jaunmoku pils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Tumes pagasts
- Jaunpils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Jaunpils
Wheelchair-accessible castles, palaces and monasteries in Latvia
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Latvia?
Our directory currently lists 30 castles, palaces and monasteries in Latvia across 26 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Latvia?
Some of the best known are Latvijas Nacionālais vēstures muzejs, Alūksnes novada muzejs, Apriķu muzejs, Bauskas pils muzejs, and Cēsu Vēstures un mākslas muzejs.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Latvia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Bauskas pils muzejs, Dundagas pils, and Jaunpils muzejs.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Latvia are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Cēsu Vēstures un mākslas muzejs, Turaidas muzejrezervāts, and Vērgales pagasta muzejs. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Latvia?
A regular adult ticket costs €3.50 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €12. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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