• 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 (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.
  • Viljandi castle park Source: Rivo Veber, Toolbox.Estonia.ee. Viljandi lossipark Source: Siim Verner Teder. ... Lossimäed, Viljandi linn, Viljandi maakond.
  • 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 castle was one of the strongest castles in Livonia. ... In 18th century, the ruins were used for quarrying stones for construction work in Viljandi.
  • 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 park (Rivo Veber, Toolbox.Estonia.ee). Viljandi lossipark (Viljandi castle park) (Angela Aru). ... Viljandi linn, Viljandi maakond, 71005, Eesti.
  • The folklore festival in Viljandi takes place at the castle ruins! ... The ruins of the Viljandi Order Castle and the rope bridge were very interesting.
  • The construction of the castle was started by German knights in 1224, shortly after Viljandi was occupied by the Germans.
  • Top ways to experience Ruins of the Viljandi Order Castle and nearby attractions. ... If you are in Viljandi, you have to visit the ruins of the old castle.
  • 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.