1. June, 2024
Bauskai 415 - Medieval day in Bauska castle
Every visitor will feel the atmosphere of a medieval festival.
From 12.00 – 18.00 various entertainments are planned on the territory of the castle. Visitors will be able to shoot with a bow and crossbow, as well as try their luck at throwing an ax and a horseshoe at a target. Playmakers, craftsmen, scientists and astrologers will work. Visitors will witness the shining armor, magnificent costumes and blood-curdling duels of the neighboring knights with real blows, flying sparks and broken armor. At the same time, fencers will compete in the "Ius Gladii - Right of the Sword" tournament. The tournament will be opened and its progress will be watched by the ruler and the ladies of the court, while the battles will be announced by the knights' companion - the herald. The court jester will also be present. Acrobats, jugglers and people without bones will perform in between the fights. The fights and performances will be accompanied by the music of bagpipes and drums. The winners will be awarded with the favor of the ladies, valuable prizes and at 17.00 with a foreign ballet performance from the court of Krakow, performed by "Cracovia Danza Court Ballet", taking you to the world of troubadours, knights and love.
Program:
From 12.00 Medieval craftsmen; archery; an astrologer; crossbow shooting; throwing an ax and spear at a target.
From 14.00 Bagpipes and drum music; IX Fencing Tournament "Ius Gladii - The Right of the Sword"; the battles of the knights of the neighboring country; people without bones; jugglers; acrobats.
from 17.00 - 18.00 Foreign ballet performance from the court of Krakow, performed by "Cracovia Danza Court Ballet".
Medieval festivities at Bauska Palace are free for visitors.
Please pay attention - to see the museum's expositions, you need to buy an entrance ticket.
We invite you to follow the news on the Bauska Palace social networking sites @pilsmuzejs on Facebook and @bauskaspils on Instagram. You can also find out about the event by calling: phone no. 63922280, 20011880, or by writing an e-mail to bauskaspils@bauskasnovads.lv.