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Village in Latvia
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Village in Smiltene, Latvia
Gaujiena
Village
Gaujiena ManorGaujiena Manor
Gaujiena is located in LatviaGaujienaGaujienaGaujiena's location in Latvia
Coordinates: 57°31′N 26°23′E / 57.517°N 26.383°E / 57.517; 26.383
Country Latvia
MunicipalitySmiltene
ParishGaujiena
Area
 • Total143 sq mi (143 km)
Population
 • Total501

Gaujiena (German: Adsel) is a village along the Gauja River in Gaujiena Parish, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. It was the seat of a Komtur of the Teutonic Knights. The Gaujiena Castle was erected in the 13th century, but fell into disrepair in the 18th century.

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References

  • Krahe, Friedrich-Wilhelm (2000). Burgen des deutschen Mittelalters. Grundriss-Lexikon (in German). Flechsig. p. 692. ISBN 3-88189-360-1.


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