The Swedish Wall in Jaunpils, according to the legend, was built by the Swedish war prisoners, who were brought to Jaunpils by Baron Matthias von der Recke after the battle of Salaspils during the Thirty-Year war. This has contributed to the name of the rampart.
Zviedru siena (Swedish Wall), Jaunpils, Jaunpils region
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Medieval activities in medieval courtyard Niedru lija
On the other side of Swedish wall, the guests can visit the medieval courtyard to enjoy medieval activities on weekends or upon aking specal arragements in advance; the guests can try out their hand in shooting with bow or arbalet, or throwing a spear or an axe, minting coins, trying the taste of medieval food and drink, listen to music and even try some dance steps.
„Zviedru mūris”, Jaunpils, Jaunpils parish, Jaunpils region
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