Rakovets Castle, of which only the tower remains

Rakovets Castle in the Ivano-Frankivsk region is a case in point where I realized how important it is to read reviews on Google Maps when looking for interesting places to visit on your travels. Otherwise, you might end up driving for several hours on a terrible road just to catch a glimpse of the remains of a wall.

Let me show you his photo and tell you the story, and you decide whether you want to go there or not.

The road leading to it is simply disgusting. If you decide to visit this place, you should consider whether it is worth the trouble. After turning off the highway, you will spend a long time driving along the remains of a road covered with white dust and mud, which is frequently blocked by scattered boulders. Let me show you a photo and tell you the story, and you can decide whether you want to go there or not.

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Daugavgrīva Fortress in Riga. Where Russia first gained access to the sea

My love for castles is irresistible and visiting a country without visiting fortifications is possible only if they are not within 100 – 200 kilometers. However, in the Baltics there are no problems with this, and therefore from Riga we went to Daugavgriva fortress. Thankfully, it is very close by.

This fortress is located on a peninsula in the Gulf of Riga and has a very rich history. Today it is part of one of the districts of the Latvian capital. Let’s walk around the ruins together, and at the same time I will show you photos, tell you about my own impressions and share important information for visiting.

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