🏰 Koknese Castle

Latvia · Europe · 56.64°N, 25.42°E

Koknese Castle is a complex in Koknese, in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, dating from the 13th century. The castle was situated on a high bluff overlooking the Daugava river valley. In 1965 a hydroelectric dam was built downriver, creating a water reservoir that partially submerged the castle and flooded the surrounding valley.

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Country	Latvia
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	56.64°N, 25.42°E · view on map

Koknese Castle is located in Latvia, in Europe.

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