Krustpils castle has its roots in the last quarter of the 13th century. 1231 and 1237 are the most often mentioned years in different sources of literature as the time, when Krustpils castle was built.
From the 13th century to the 16th century Krustpils castle was one of the three castles owned by the archbishop of Riga.
In the middle of the 16th century Krustpils castle was the property of the Polish king Stefan Batory. Polish king gave Krustpils castle as a present to baron Nikolauss fon Korff at the end of the 16th century. Krustpils castle was the property of the fon Korff family till 1921.
After the World War I the castle housed Latgale Artillery Regiment. In Soviet times the castle and manor buildings were given in the charge of the USSR long-flight regiment no 16.
In 1994 Jēkabpils History Museum took charge of Krustpils castle, and restoration of the castle was started.
Krustpils castle is a national and archeological heritage.
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