Karksi-Nuia

Karksi-Nuia is a town in Mulgi Parish, Viljandi County, southern Estonia close to the Latvian border. The nearest villages are Univere to the west, Polli and Karksi to the north, and Kõvaküla to the south.

Karksi-Nuia
Town
Karksi church
Karksi-Nuia
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°06′17″N 25°32′51″E
CountryEstonia
CountyViljandi County
MunicipalityMulgi Parish
Area
 • Total3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Elevation
112 m (367 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total1,554
 • Density520/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

History
Karksi castle ruins.

Karksi was first mentioned in the 12th century as an administrative center.[1]

Karksi Castle

A vogt of Karksi is mentioned in written records for the first time in 1248, and construction of a castle in Karksi started sometime during the Middle Ages. Completion was however delayed as the castle was destroyed several times during the period. When it was finally completed during the 14th century, it was for a time an important stronghold for the Teutonic Order in southern Estonia, and since 1470 the residence of the local commander. During the Great Northern War the castle was destroyed and never rebuilt. Very little remains of the inner castle, which was separated from the outer ward by a moat, but the outer walls and two square towers are relatively well-preserved. The castle was built by rubble stone and brick. Today, the ruins are used as a backdrop for various cultural and sports event.[2][3]

Monument to Estonian writer August Kitzberg in Karksi-Nuia

Geography

Karksi-Nuia is situated in the southern part of Viljandi County. It has an area of 3 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi) and about 2100 inhabitants. It is part of the Karksi Parish, a municipality that consists of the town and the 20 villages around it. Karksi-Nuia is about 34 kilometres (21 miles) from Viljandi, 82 km (51 miles) from Pärnu, 99 km (62 miles) from Tartu and 193 km (120 miles) from Tallinn.[4]

Notable residents
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See also

References
  1. "Karksi Vald - History and Symbols". Karksi Parish. Archived from the original on 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
  2. "Sightseeing". Karksi municipality. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  3. Viirand, Tiiu (2004). Estonia. Cultural Tourism. Kunst Publishers. p. 213. ISBN 9949-407-18-4.
  4. "Karksi Vald - Location". Karksi Parish. Archived from the original on 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
  5. "Margus Hunt" From www.iaaf.org


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