During more than its 700 years existence Narva Hermann Castle belonged to Danes, Germans, Swedes, Russians and finally Estonians. The castle’s appearance as we know it today originates from the 14th-16th c. from the period of domination by Livonian Order. Gravely damaged in the World War II the castle was mostly restored in 1970s-1980s, the restoration works are not finished.
Today Narva castle hosts a museum where one can see both permanent exhibition on Narva city history as well as about a dozen of temporary expositions. A beautiful view of Narva city and Ivangorod fortress on the Russian side can be admired from 51 metre high Tall Hermann tower.
Northern Yard is our attempt to recreate the 17th century. We imagine a beautiful and lively residential settlement of the Early Modern Period with houses, people and their everyday life. Thus, the visitor of the Northern Yard momentarily travels back 300-400 years.
Nobody knows the exact time of the castle's construction, but probably Danes started it sometime before 1277. About 500 years ago before the Livonian War, the Livonian Order adjusted the castle towers to withstand firearms. During those reconstructions the northwest tower known as rondeel was created. Today Rondeel is a completely peaceful place, where we have our own restaurant offering tasty local food and drinks in an
atmosphere that breathes history.
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