description Haapsalu Castle Overview
[Haapsalu Castle](https://vana.muuseum.ee/en/muuseumid/eesti_muuseumid/by_state2490.html?action=details&museum_id=510), or Haapsalu Episcopal Castle, is a medieval castle and cathedral complex in Haapsalu, Estonia. It was established as the seat of the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, and its surviving core includes a thirteenth-century convent building and the Dome Church, a single-nave church within the fortress. The site is also associated with the White Lady legend, which says that a female figure appears in the chapel window during full-moon nights in August.
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Where is Haapsalu Castle located?
Haapsalu Castle is in Haapsalu, western Estonia. It is also called Haapsalu Episcopal Castle.
What was Haapsalu Castle built for?
The complex served as the seat of the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek. It combines medieval defensive buildings with a cathedral.
Can visitors see a cathedral inside Haapsalu Castle?
Yes. The castle complex includes Haapsalu Cathedral, a major surviving medieval structure within the fortress.
What is Haapsalu Castle known for besides its walls?
Haapsalu Castle is associated with the White Lady legend. The story is linked to a figure said to appear in the cathedral window during the full moon in August.
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