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Põltsamaa (German: Oberpahlen) is a town in Põltsamaa Parish, Jõgeva County, Estonia. The town stands on the Põltsamaa River, and it features a 13th-century castle.
Põltsamaa town, located at crossroads of important Estonian highways, is known for roses, parks, bridges and wines. In 1272, the German Order established a stone fort here and named the area as Oberpahlen. In 1570–1578, Põltsamaa was the official residence for Magnus, the king of Livonian Kingdom.
Põltsamaa Castle. The stone fortress was constructed on the banks of the Põltsamaa River already in 1272. Later on (1570–1578) the fortress was the residence of Livonia's King Magnus. Repeatedly pillaged, the castle was rebuilt by Woldemar Johann von Lauw.
Põltsamaa Castle (Estonian: Põltsamaa linnus; German: Schloss Oberpahlen), also Põltsamaa Order Castle, (Estonian: Põltsamaa ordulinnus), is a castle in Põltsamaa, Jõgeva County, in eastern Estonia.
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Põltsamaa is the centre of Estonian winery and wine production. The place features the falling apart castle, an art gallery, the tourism information centre, a wine cellar for tasting, and the St. Nicholas Church, all within a square of 200 m.
Põltsamaa is a beautiful small town in Central-Estonia, known for its wines, roses and bridges. By the riverside you will find the pearl of the area – Põltsamaa castle. Its history dates back into the 13th century, when stone fortress (Oberpahlen) was established by the Teutonic Order.
