Dundaga | |
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Dundagas panorāma (the castle) | |
Dundaga
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Country | Latvia |
Novads | Dundagas novads |
Pagasts | Dundagas pagasts |
Mentioned first time | 1245 |
Town rights awarded | 1950 |
Town rights revoked | 1990 |
Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 1,682 |
Dundaga (Livonian: Dūoņig) is a village in Courland, Latvia. From 2009 its an administrative centre of Dundaga municipality.
Dundaga is famous for its castle from late 13th century, constructed by Archbishopric of Riga. From the 16th until the 20th century, Dundaga Castle was the centre of the largest private estate in Courland. Dundaga Castle is connected with many fairy-tales and legends.