Rundale palace

Rundāle Palace is the largest and most famous palace in Latvia. There are a lot of spectacular rooms to see and a beautiful park around the palace. The other palace is the Jelgava Palace. Petersburg Francesco Martini and Carlo Zucchi worked at the palace.

It served as a palace for various nobility up until the first world war, when it became a garrison for the German army. It was designed by Italian baroque genius Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who is best known for the Winter Palace in St Petersburg. It is made from Baroque and Rococo art style. Built in the 18th century with two floors and 1rooms.

During this tour you will see the Palace’s lavish interiors and learn about its captivating history. If you have any questions on how to get to Rundale by public transport or private transfers contact our customer service. We will be happy to help! The rundale system (apparently from to run and dale, valley, originally something separated off, cf. deal) was a form of occupation of land in Irelan somewhat resembling the English common field system.

The land is divided into discontinuous plots, and cultivated and occupied by a number of tenants to whom it is leased jointly. The grand palace looks elegant and magnificent from the inside too. Latvia is really a gem blessed abundantly by nature.

Biron - the favourite of Anna Ioanovna, Russian Empress in the 18th century. Rundale Palace looks so bright and colourful and in harmony with its surroundings. It is situated in Pilsrundale, kilometres away from Bauska city.

Rundale palace is one of the most popular tourist places in Latvia. It is the first stone palace built by a prominent Russian architect of the Italian origin Bartolomeo Francesco R astrelli who also designed a lot of buildings in the Russian Empire including one of the main St. This palace is the most magnificent example of Baroque architecture in Latvia.

Duke’s boudoir, luxurious. It has only been open to the public for years, so I expect that additional restoration work is planned for some of the rooms that don’t have the glitz of the fully restored rooms. The Hill of Crosses was very moving. Our tour guide, Laura, was amazing: very knowledgeable.

Most of the interior decorations were created by the sculptor J. The palace built in 18th century is an outstanding example of the early work of Italian - Russian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli who has also designed the famous Winter Palace in St. The professionally renovated palace interiors are decorated with authentic 18th century furniture, paintings. This magnificent Baroque structure decorated with a surfeit of impressive rococo interiors is an undoubted highlight of any tour to Latvia and can easily be visited on a day excursion from Riga. Mezotne Palace has a nice river side setting while Rundale is a fantastic palace reminding us of the Russian influence on the nobility.

Bauska castle was closed but we went to the Automobile Musuem which was a great find. An eclectic collection that was unexpected. The museum guide had enthusiasm and knowledge for cars that made it fun. This 18th Century Baroque palace is located just a little over an hour out of Riga. Tripadvisor among 1attractions in Riga.

During this day trip you will see the medieval Bauska Castle and magnificent exterior and the luxurious interior of the Baroque Palace of Rundale.