9. December, 2023
!!! ALL PLACES RESERVED for participation in the class!!!
Taking into account such interest, additional classes are planned in January or February. The date will be announced soon. Therefore, please call 63922280, 20011880 or write an e-mail to bauskaspils@bauskasnovads.lv if you want to reserve a place for the next lesson.
Bauska Castle offers an opportunity to get to know the castle during the dark period of the day by participating in the lesson of the School of Ancient Lifestyles "Illumination in the Renaissance Castle".
Take a stroll through the castle illuminated by lighting fixtures used in the 16th and 17th centuries. You will learn what kind of candles were used, how fire safety was taken care of. You will try how to make fire with flint and what it was like to write and read by candlelight, participate in shadow theater and board games.
The ancient way of life school classes have been held in Bauska Palace since 2010. Their goal is for visitors to have the opportunity to learn various skills of ancient crafts and to get an idea of the lifestyle of people, domestic culture, science, discoveries and events of the time corresponding to the Bauska Palace period.
The lesson fee is 6.75 EUR for adults and 3.50 EUR for seniors, pupils, students.
As the number of participants is limited, please let us know your desire to participate in this class by calling 63922280 or 20011880
The duration of the lesson is approximately 2 hours.