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Ventspils Castle (German: Windau) is located in Ventspils Latvia. It is one of the oldest and most well-preserved Livonian Order castles remaining in that it has retained its original layout since the 13th century. Through its 700 year history it has been used as a fortress residence garrison school military base and prison. In 1995 the castle was restored to its 19th-century appearance and was converted into a museum.
