The Livonian Order Castle of Sigulda was built in 1207 as a castella type castle, however, it was later rebuilt into a convent type building. A contemporary seeker of the medieval aura can climb the northern and main gate tower of the castle. An open-air stage located in the centre of the castle hosts concerts and festivals, including the International Sigulda Opera Music Festival.

The exterior of the New Castle of Sigulda built by the Knyaz Kropotkin family in 1878 has retained its neo-Gothic style, meanwhile, its interior became a pearl of national romanticism in 1937, when it hosted the Latvian Union of Writers and Journalists. Nowadays, the manor center buildings host workshops and salons of craftsmen and artists, where new skills can be learned, and souvenirs can be purchased. Since 2016 Sigulda New Castle is under reconstruction.

The most visited museum in Latvia, which tells the story of events that have occurred during the last 1000 years.  

The residential house of Firsts Lievens was built around 1822 in the style of classicism. The manor complex features the manager’s house, coach house, cattle yard, Swiss House, etc. For 95 years already, a rehabilitation institution, which offers accommodation services as well, has been operating at the manor. Tasting events of fruit and floral wines are offered to the guests of the manor by prior arrangement. The medieval castle is situated nearby.

Castle of the Riga Capitulum, built around 1255, was the smallest of the three castles at the Gauja valley. The castle was not renewed after burning down in 1601.

The manor house was established when masters Pletenbergs, Galēns and Brigenejs in 1498-1540 years donated the land plots to a family of Akerstofs.