Location: Cesis
Top Things to do in Cesis
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Cesis, Vidzeme Region
Cēsis (Latvian pronunciation: [tseːsis] ( listen)), (German: Wenden, Livonian: Venden, Estonian: Võnnu, Polish: Kieś) is a town in Latvia located in the northern part of the Central Vidzeme Upland. Cēsis is on the Gauja River valley, and is built on a series of ridges above the river overlooking the woods below. Cēsis was one of the candidate cities for the title of European Capital of Culture 2014 (Riga was the Latvian city that won the title).
Restaurants in Cesis
1. Sarkanas Cliffs and Springs
2. Church of Saint John the Baptist
3. Cesis Medieval Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 456 reviews
Reviewed By VolkerG62 - Cologne, Germany
It takes (by train) 1 1/2 hours from Riga, but the visit to Cesis Castle is absolutely worth the effort. On the compound there are three attractions, the new castle, the medieval castle and the castle park. The old castle was built in the 13th century by the Livonian Order, but later fell into neglect and disrepair. In the late 18th century the groundsd were acquired by a Baltic-German Noble, Count Sievers, who had the new castle built. Later in the area below the castle the park was constructed. Today the ruins of the old castle and a museum inside the new castle can be visited for an entrance fee. Inside the ruins of the old castle it is possible to climb the western tower, from where on has an impressive view. I have done that during my first visit to Cesis in 2018. On this second occasion I spent most of my time in the castle park (no entrance fee) from where one can admire the castle from below, either walking around or while sitting on one of the numerous benches. On the grounds of the castle park one can find also the orthodox Church of the Transfiguration of Christ, built in the 1840s.
4. Ancient Jewellery Smithy
5. Araisi Lake Dwelling Site
6. Old Brewery
7. Araishi wind mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 223helenas - Riga, Latvia
Well preserved windmillonce been a plāno repair shop.Simbolic entrance fee. beautifully maintained. Hosts have rabbits and storks near windmill. A perfect place to visit with kids.
8. Old man of time
9. St. John’s Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Navrix - Riga, Latvia
This medieval Gothic style church is worth to visit - to feel the breath and spirit of medieval history. You are lucky, if you have a chance to hear the old church organs playing. For a symbolic donation you are allowed to climb up in to the church tower until the church bell level and even touch the old bell.
10. Rozu Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By sfrancesc2016 - Bovingdon, United Kingdom
A very nice town squares with very picturesque architecture. A good variety of cafes for coffee, a drink and some lovely pastries or cakes. A very relaxing setting.
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