In Latvia, on the edge of the Gauja valley, lie the remnants of the Sigulda medieval castle. Originally constructed as a stronghold in the style of a castellum in 1207, the original castle was subsequently transformed into a convent. It became the home of the Land Marshal of the Livonian Order from 1432. The Livonian Brothers of the Sword, who later formed part of the Teutonic Order of the castle, constructed Sigulda Medieval Castle. As a result, the Livonian Order finally acquired ownership of ... (Read More)