Turaida
Turaida is a historic settlement located in the Gauja National Park, near Sigulda in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. It is renowned for its picturesque landscape, the medieval Turaida Castle, and its significance in Latvian history and folklore. The area has been inhabited since the 11th century, with archaeological evidence pointing to a Livonian settlement.
The most prominent landmark is Turaida Castle, originally known as Treyden Castle, which was built by the
Beyond the castle, Turaida is also associated with the legend of the Rose of Turaida, a tale