Josti
Accommodation in Josti
Josti developed around the centre of the former Spriņģu Manor. Manor history, cultural sites in Jaunpils and a wooded hill on a riverbank give the surrounding area its distinct character.
Josti at a glance
Spriņģu Manor, also known as Springen Manor, is historically linked to Josti. In the 18th century, it was incorporated into neighbouring Smuku Manor. Nearby are Kartavu Hill on a riverbank and the Lutheran church in Jaunpils; the Jaunpils Museum and watermill are farther afield.
How does the former manor shape local history?
Josti developed around the centre of the former Spriņģu Manor. The historic manor is also known as Springen Manor and is directly linked to the origins of the settlement. In the 18th century, Spriņģu was incorporated into neighbouring Smuku Manor. This reveals two distinct historical aspects: Josti’s development around the manor centre and the manor’s incorporation into Smuku.
Local historical accounts also tell of a family who lived at Spriņģu Manor. One family member worked for the railway at Blīdene and Josti stations. This family history brings a personal perspective to the history of the settlement and the manor.
Which historic sites are in the surrounding area?
The Lutheran church in Jaunpils is nearby. It is one of the first churches built in the historic region of the Duchy of Courland. Farther afield, the Jaunpils Museum is located in the oldest part of Jaunpils Castle. Founded in 1991, it preserves evidence of the cultural and historical heritage of Jaunpils Municipality, from the beginnings of the castle’s history to the present day. The church and museum focus on different aspects: regional church history on the one hand, and the municipality’s heritage over a long period on the other.
The Jaunpils watermill farther afield offers another perspective. It provides an interactive exploration of the mill’s history and the grinding of flour. Alongside the museum’s broad cultural and historical heritage, it focuses on a specific subject: the history of milling and flour grinding.
What activities and landscape features can you find?
At the medieval manor complex nearby, visitors can try archery and crossbow shooting and watch demonstrations of medieval blacksmithing. The shooting activities and blacksmithing demonstrations offer different experiences: medieval target sports on the one hand and craftsmanship on the other. Check current availability with the operator before making these activities a firm part of your plans.
The wooded Kartavu Hill is nearby, on the bank of a river. This landscape feature adds another dimension to the area’s historical and craft-related attractions.
Discover more destinations: Jurģi, Jaunpils.
FAQ
Which manor is linked to Josti?
The historic Spriņģu Manor, also known as Springen Manor. Josti developed around the centre of the former manor.
What does the Jaunpils watermill cover?
It offers an interactive exploration of the mill’s history and the grinding of flour.
What activities does the medieval manor complex offer?
Archery, crossbow shooting and demonstrations of medieval blacksmithing. You may need to check current availability with the operator.
Where is Kartavu Hill?
It is nearby, on the bank of a river.
Go to the main travel overview: Jaunpils.
