History of city Priekule region Courland in photos

A small historical reference Priekule - a city in the province Priekulsky republic located in the west of Latvia. The first written mention - 1483 god.V historical annals Priekule first mentioned in 1483, when local land was given possession of the Baron Korf. Corfu Palace lived up to our days, and now there is a school. Preserved and built in 1699 the Swedish Gate, the image of which is used on the coat of arms of the city from the very moment Priekule received city rights. Swedish Gate Priekule recognized as a national monument of architecture. The main development of the city had the opening in 1871 the railway line Liepaja - Vilnius.
Pharmacy and store
The apothecary and the pharmacist
Hospital
Wooden buildings
Brick factory
The mill and pond

Primary school

Primary school, 1943

Hunting Club

Fire depot

The market at the station

Old pharmacy

Homesteads, the Swedish Gate

The Water mill

Castle

Railway station

Railway Station Square

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History of city Priekule region Courland in photos

A small historical reference