Following the Livonian Order in the glorious city of Cesis
Description:
Cesis is so cozy and beautiful that a visit to it can be compared with a stay with a kind village Latvian grandmother.
Cesis is one of the most picturesque medieval cities in Latvia. Cesis is attractive and beautiful at any time of the year. If you are tired of the bustle of the big city, then head to Cesis. The layout of the streets of Cesis has survived since the Middle Ages. They alternate with cute quiet courtyards and as witnesses of past centuries, small one-storey wooden houses with red tiled roofs are located, in the summer everything is drowned in lilacs.
The origins of Cesis go back 800 years and they are associated with the Cesis medieval castle (early XIII century). We will visit this castle, it attracts tourists with the romantic charm of medieval architecture. You will visit one of the ancient prisons of the Livonian Order and you will have the opportunity to climb to the upper floor of one of the castle towers. The Castle Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Vidzeme. You will see the reflection of the castle in the park lake where swans live. Nearby is the New Cesis Castle, which was built in 1777. If you climb the tower of the New Castle, you will have a wonderful view of the old castle and the city surrounded by the National Park. You will hear the legend of the old man of time and his extraordinary flashlight. Walking through the streets of Cesis, you will meet this elder and be able to learn your future from him. This city has its own special charm and you will feel it when visiting Cesis.
