- Address: Lossi, Põltsamaa, 10145 Jõgeva maakond, Estonia;
- Built: in the XIII century.
Once the residence of the King of Livonia, now the castle of the Estonian city of Põltsamaa attracts tourists with expositions in medieval walls, as well as the opportunity to go down to the wine cellar, where the best wines of different varieties are served. The castle collected under its roof several museums and galleries, and even here you can see the church right in the bastion tower.
History of Põltsamaa Castle
The castle at the river was built in the Estonian city of Põltsamaa in 1272. In the 16th century, Põltsamaa was the capital of the Livonian Kingdom and bore the name Oberpalen. At this time, Põltsamaa Castle served as the residence of the Duke of Magnus.
In the XVIII century. He was rebuilt in the magnificent palace by Woldemar Johann von Lauw. During the Second World War, the castle burned down, and now little is left of it - only the walls were preserved.
Now in the castle Põltsamaa there is a museum, expositions of which tell about the history of the city. In the courtyard of the castle there are craft workshops, various outdoor events. There is also a tourist information point. The castle complex includes a church, a food museum, a wine cellar, an art gallery and a press museum.
Castle complex
- Church of Niguliste . In the bastion tower and on the walls of Põltsamaa Castle, this Lutheran church is located. Her altar, pulpit, lamps and bells - from the church of the University of Tartu. The church was reconstructed in the middle of the 20th century.
- Põltsamaa Museum of Food . The museum tells the history of food production in Põltsamaa. It presents both the products (of the Soviet and modern period) and the technologies for their production. Nostalgia for tourists is caused by food for Soviet cosmonauts - in tubes.
- Wine cellar . Põltsamaa is not in vain called the wine capital of Estonia. In the wine cellar of the castle Põltsamaa you can try, as well as purchase different varieties of local wines. All wines are made from materials obtained in the berry and orchards of Estonia.
- The Art Gallery pART . The art gallery of two parts is located on 200 square meters. m. Her motto is "Art is not afraid of the cold." And indeed, the gallery is in a room that depicts an unheated empty attic.
- Estonian Press Museum . As its name implies, the museum acquaints visitors with the history of Estonian print media.
Where to eat?
In the castle Põltsamaa there is a restaurant Konvent . The restaurant hosts themed evenings with musical accompaniment, as well as gourmet evenings. Dishes according to ancient recipes are designed to satisfy the most demanding taste, and the medieval walls of the castle create a unique atmosphere.
How to get there?
Near the castle is the bus stop "Põltsamaa", where the city buses of routes Nos. 23, 37, 52 stop. Põltsamaa is a fairly compact city, and if you have settled near the historical center, it will not be difficult to walk to the castle either.