The Birini Castle, built in 1860 on the hill next to Lake Birini, is admired for its elegant and expressive outline.
The castle was designed by architect Friedrich Wilhelm Hess from Riga. The building’s overall architectural style can be classified as Neo-Gothic but its interior design is in the Neo-Renaissance style and features a staircase adorned with wood carvings, historical tile stoves and extravagant rooms.
The Birini Castle is surrounded by parks. The Landscape Park stretches from the stables to the Gardener’s House, which now has also been transformed into a hotel. The Love Oak-tree stands in the middle of the park and tingles softly in wind, as it is the custom of newlyweds to hang pairs of tiny bells on its branches. For a longer walk, visit Mezaparks (the Forest Park) or Priezkalns (Pinehill) Park. The castle’s balcony affords the most spectacular view on the terrace garden and the lake beyond.
