Kuressaare Castle (Estonian: Kuressaare linnus; German: Schloss Arensburg), also Kuressaare Episcopal Castle (Estonian: Kuressaare piiskopilinnus), is a castle in Kuressaare on Saaremaa island, in western Estonia.

Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, also known as Kuressaare Castle, is one of the most interesting and best-preserved fortresses in Estonia. While built during the 14th–19th century, the castle became one of the most remarkable buildings in Northern Europe.

The bishop's castle in Kuressaare was built by the German Order in the 14th century. Moats all around the area and in the castle itself is established a museum on several floors! The castle is Saaremaa's greatest Attraction!

The city's biggest attraction is the Kuressaare Bishop's Castle, which mainly dates from the 14th century, and currently houses the Saaremaa Museum. The square-shaped fortress consists of four building wings around the courtyard.

Mar 5, 2024 · Visit the Kuressaare Castle. As the capital and main city of Saaremaa, there are several interesting things to do in Kuressaare. However, the one thing you absolutely cannot miss in this lovely little city is the Kuressaare Castle.

Majestic Kuressaare Castle stands facing the sea at the southern end of the town, on an artificial island defended by stone-faced earth bastions and ringed by a moat. It’s the best-preserved castle in the Baltic and the region’s only medieval stone castle that has remained intact.

Kuressaare Castle is one of the rarest medieval architectural monuments in Estonia, being the only completely preserved fortress complex in the Baltic States.

Nov 23, 2022 · The Kuressaare Castle in Saaremaa offers a real glimpse into the past. This defensive structure is preserved and packed with history of the island. Step into the medieval times, see the exhibitions and try your hand in some of the ancient activities.

Arensburg is the best preserved medieval castle of the entire east coast of the Baltic Sea. Despite the damages and modern reconstructions of the north-western tower and vaults of the cloisters, the basic shape and most of the castle rooms, along with the Gothic vaults and numerous architectural details, have survived in perfect condition. In ...

Kuressaare Castle from the 14th century is a symbol of Kuressaare and all of Saaremaa island. The convent building at the castle is the only surviving medieval fortified building in the Baltic States without noteworthy architectural alterations.