• After initial setback in the battle of Viljandi in 1223, the crusaders of Sword Brethren conquered the hillfort at the place where the main castle was later built.
  • Castle ruins located in Viljandi. Was one of the strongest castles in ancient Livonia. Offers a great look on the lake and is surrounded by park.
  • Viljandi castle park Source: Rivo Veber, Toolbox.Estonia.ee. Viljandi lossipark Source: Siim Verner Teder. ... Lossimäed, Viljandi linn, Viljandi maakond.
  • Viljandi castle park (Rivo Veber, Toolbox.Estonia.ee). Viljandi lossipark (Viljandi castle park) (Angela Aru). ... Viljandi linn, Viljandi maakond, 71005, Eesti.
  • The Viljandi Castle Ruins are the remnants of a once-powerful stronghold built by the Order of the Sword Brothers in the 13th century.
  • Viljandi – Teutonic Castle. reconstruction of the castle from the 15th century according to T.Borowski. aerial view of the upper ward, photo: puhkuseestis.ee.
  • Viljandi Castle was built on the site of a former settlement at the beginning of the 13th century and was one of the most impregnable castles in Livonia.
  • Viljandi castle of Teutonic Order, construction of which started 1224 in place of a former hillfort, was one of the strongest castles in Livonia.
  • Viljandi castle (in German Fellin) of Teutonic Order, construction of which started 1224 in place of a former hillfort, was one of the strongest castles in Livonia.
  • The construction of the castle was started by German knights in 1224, shortly after Viljandi was occupied by the Germans.
  • Viljandi castle was one of the strongest castles in Livonia. ... In 18th century, the ruins were used for quarrying stones for construction work in Viljandi.
  • Here are 10 things you can do when visiting Viljandi Castle Ruins. ... So make sure to add Viljandi Castle Ruins to your list of places to visit when you’re in Estonia.
  • Have seen many castle ruins in the past and Viljandi castle is really one of a kind, stretching over three adjacent hilltops.
  • There is little to see in Viljandi as it is mainly a drive through point between Parnu and Tartu. However a short stop at the Viljandi Castle Ruins and nearby...