History of city Cesis (Wenden) in photos

A small historical reference German Wenden castle, built in 1213, served as one of the main centers of the Livonian Order and the residence of its masters. The German name is derived from the Wends - names once lived here ethnic group of uncertain origin - Livonian, Curonian or West Slavic - refugees from the north courses that in the XI century on the site Riekstukalns (Nut Hill) built his castle. This Vendian castle mound and was built next to a stone castle is the cradle of the city. In the Middle Ages the city was part of the Hanseatic League. Every year the General Chapter of the Order was going. Walther von Plettenberg, and a number of other masters are buried in the church of St. John.
Opening of the monument to VI Lenin, 11/07/1959
Victory Monument
Panorama of city
Panorama of city
Panorama of city

Panorama of city

Panorama of station

Panorama of the castle

Parade participants of singing contest

Riga street

The ruins of a German castle Wenden

The ruins of castle Wenden

Railway station

Railway station Wenden

Water tower and a windmill

Water hoisting building

Castle Wenden

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History of city Cesis (Wenden) in photos

A small historical reference