Saturday, October 23, 2010

Vastseliina Ruins

By no stretch of my imagination did I think that such a beautiful spot would be so well preserved. When we stopped to visit some "ruins" on our way back from Misso, I imagined a few rocks left over from hundreds of years ago and the need to use much imagination, but Vastseliina was a breath-taking surprise!

This 14th century Livonian Castle surprised me with its majesty set upon the rolling hills and above a stream in this remote location. Take a look for yourself!

From October 2010 Trip to Pullijärv and Vastseliina


From October 2010 Trip to Pullijärv and Vastseliina


From October 2010 Trip to Pullijärv and Vastseliina


From October 2010 Trip to Pullijärv and Vastseliina


From October 2010 Trip to Pullijärv and Vastseliina


More on the castle and area from Visitestonia.com or (in Estonian) the homepage for the castle and museum.

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