A sorcerer was hiding in the highest tower, preparing medicinal herbal infusions and magic potions.
Archers were always ready to unleash a cascade of arrows from the loopholes at the enemies.
In the secret dungeons of the castle, the executioner shackled enemies and traitors.
Chess was played in the castle in the long evenings.
Large stocks of food were stored in the warehouses of the castle.
The cats hunted for mice scurrying around sacks of wheat, baskets and vessels.
Ice was stored in the cellars of the castle, thanks to which the products did not spoil for a long time.
Children from the castle played with wooden swords, swords and galloped on skipping horses.
Before going to bed, the women combed their hair and braided it into braids.
There was a special hall in the castle where new knights were ordained.
In the chapel, during the divine service, the monks sang psalms and hymns.
Dwarfs, buffoons and musicians entertained the guests during the feasts.
The castle was surrounded by a moat. During the day, the drawbridge was lowered, and at night it turned into a strong door.
One of the favorite pastimes of the medieval nobility was falconry.
Very compact and well-maintained city of Cesis. The castle has been partially restored and I recommend visiting it to those who want to soak up the Gothic of the Middle Ages.
It's beautiful, but the entrance to the ruins of the castle is paid. Various souvenirs are sold in the shops, and a view of the Latvian Mountains opens from the observation deck.