Castle of Kuressaare
The tower is
isolated from the castle, the only connection is drawbridge.
History
It was founded in 1381.
Kuressaare castle was a bishops resident til the end of Livonian war. In 1559. Johannes V
Münchhausen sold the castle to Danes. The Danes built a new defence system to the castle,
because military technology was improved.
In 1645 , with a Brömsebro peace treaty the castle was given to Sweden.
In the beginning of 20, century , Kuressaare castle was restaured to be a resident of Saaremaa
knighthood.
Since September 22 1920, the castle belongs to county government.
Why go there?
Nowadays locate expositions of Museum of Saaremaa in the castle and every year takes place
event called Kuressaare lossipäevad. This annual event includes workshops, fairs and shows to
introduce medieval life.
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