Kiltsi castle was erected on the ruins of a vassal fortress dating from the 15th–16th centuries. The main building that stands today was completed under the aegis of H. J. von Benckendorff in 1790.
During the 19th century the castle was owned by the von Krusenstern family. It was under Adam Johann von Krusenstern’s leadership that the first Russian round-the-world trip was undertaken (1803–1806), on the basis of which he compiled his Atlas of the South Sea while living at Kiltsi. The Admiral room was opened at the castle in 1995 in his memory. Today you can visit the tower of the castle, where there is an exhibition on the lives of von Krusenstern, his son Paul and his grandson Otto Paul.
Location: Rakvere Vallimägi, Rakvere linn, Lääne-Virumaa, 44306
Throughout the ages, Rakvere Castle has belonged to Danish kings, knight-monks of the Livonian Order and the Swedish and Polish states.
The longest period was the age of the Order, when Rakvere Castle was an important link in the defence system of...
Location: Palmse küla, Vihula vald, Lääne-Virumaa, 45435
Palmse Manor is one of the grandest baroque mansions in Estonia. The mansion and open-air museum were the first fully restored manor complex in the country. They are surrounded by the beautiful natural environment of Lahemaa National Park and provide an...
Location: Sagadi küla, Vihula vald, Lääne-Virumaa, 45402
Manor complex is located in Lahemaa National Park. The history of manor dates back for 500 years. For the time being Sagadi has become the centre of tourism and natural and cultural education. The complex is extraordinary for its unity: lots of outbuild...
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