In the special issue of the internationally recognized open-access scientific platform journal Heritage, dedicated to the medieval cultural heritage of the Baltic Sea region, an article in English by the chief specialist of the Turaida Museum Reserve, Dr. hist. Ieva Ose, has been published: ” The Practices of Preserving Medieval Castles in Latvia from 1945 to 1991: The Case of Turaida Castle”.
The publication describes the Turaida Museum Reserve as one of the most successful examples of cultural heritage preservation in Latvia, highlighting its importance in both local and international tourism. The article particularly commends the decades-long, systematic approach to the conservation, restoration, and archaeological research of the castle ruins, which has not only protected the historic site from deterioration but also made it accessible and educational for the wider public.
Turaida Castle is highlighted as a symbol of continuous and purposeful effort that has helped preserve an important part of the Baltic region’s medieval architectural heritage. At the same time, the publication also sheds light on the challenges and the controversial methodologies that were employed in the study of Latvia’s medieval castles during the Soviet occupation period.
The article was published on the international scientific journal platform MDPI, one of the largest academic publishing platforms, which provides open access to research. This helps increase the visibility of Turaida’s research results and supports the integration of Latvia’s cultural and historical heritage into the global academic community.
The full article can be accessed here: Heritage 2026, 9(2), 43;
” The Practices of Preserving Medieval Castles in Latvia from 1945 to 1991: The Case of Turaida Castle”.