Have you ever heard of the fact that it is possible to create a castle from a tree, and even to enclose it with iron? At the same time to build it all in the style of Gothic Revival? This is the building in Jurmala: it is a dacha complex Kristaps and Augusta Morberg, built in the early 19th century. For Jurmala such buildings are typical buildings of the city. Wooden buildings in the style of Neo-Gothic, Art Nouveau and in the style of Romanticism tower on every corner. But the neo-Gothic castle, and a nice blue one, is a novelty for Jurmala.

Perhaps the secret of success is that this building formerly belonged to the construction magnate, and perhaps, that it was restored in 2007 - 2008. But one thing is clear: if you want an expensive wedding and you have money, then you can hold it in this castle. The territory adjoins a small botanical garden with unusual plants, and the reconstructed buildings are guided tours.

Interestingly, the villa complex of Kristaps and Augusta Morberg was not left in the form in which it was built, but expanded until 1914. Shortly before his death Kristaps bequeathed the building to the University of Latvia, it belongs to this institution and now. But, nevertheless, we are always happy not only for excursions, but also for guests who would like to play a wedding.

The beauty of the building is amazing: it is decorated with amazing stained-glass windows, and openwork pavilions are located in the garden.

Perhaps the only thing that violated the tradition of Augustus and Kristaps is the creation of a garden with rare plants in the house. After all, usually near such buildings planted the most common plants, of those that grew in the territory of Jurmala. University of Latvia thanks to Augusta and Kristaps got a real miracle - a collection of atypical plants rare for Jurmala.

Kristaps and Augusta Morberg