Ventspils Castle — Bernt Rostad

The Livonian Order Castle also known as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventspils_Castle" rel="nofollow">Ventspils Castle</a> was built in 1290 along the Venta River in Ventspils, Latvia. This is one of the oldest and most well-preserved Livonian Order castles remaining, in that it has retained its original layout since the 13th century. Through its 700 year history, it has been used as a fortress, residence, garrison, school, military base, and prison. In 1995, the castle was restored to its 19th-century appearance, and was converted into a museum.