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    Turaida Castle is a historic castle located in Latvia that dates back to 1214. It was originally built as a military stronghold but gradually lost its strategic importance over time. By the 18th century it had fallen into ruin after a fire in 1776, with only a few remaining parts like towers and walls. Modern archaeological excavations and restoration efforts in the 20th century revealed more of the castle's past and it now houses exhibits about the local history.

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    Turaida Castle is a historic castle located in Latvia that dates back to 1214. It was originally built as a military stronghold but gradually lost its strategic importance over time. By the 18th century it had fallen into ruin after a fire in 1776, with only a few remaining parts like towers and walls. Modern archaeological excavations and restoration efforts in the 20th century revealed more of the castle's past and it now houses exhibits about the local history.

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    Turaida Castle is a historic castle located in Latvia that dates back to 1214. It was originally built as a military stronghold but gradually lost its strategic importance over time. By the 18th century it had fallen into ruin after a fire in 1776, with only a few remaining parts like towers and walls. Modern archaeological excavations and restoration efforts in the 20th century revealed more of the castle's past and it now houses exhibits about the local history.

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    - Turaida castle timeline audio data -

    1.Turaida Castle, a unique beauty located in Latvia

    2.In Livonian, it means Thor's garden.

    3.In 1214, in the

    although the castle started to lose its strategic importance.

    11.After a fire in 1776 it was abandoned and gradually became ruinous

    12. At the beginning of the 20th century, only separate parts of the defensive wall and some
    buildings - the main tower, the semi-round tower and the western part - remained. From 1976,
    regular archaeological excavations were carried out, followed by restoration and conservation work
    that revealed the previous state of the castle. In the restored buildings there are exhibits about the
    history of the brick citadel and the Gauja Livonians. From the viewing point of the main tower, it is
    possible to see a unique view of the picturesque Gauja valley and the site of the Turaida Museum
    Conservation Area.

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