The soul lost during the Great Northern War has returned to the medieval castle of Aluksne – the adventure of sound and light “The Eighth Brother of MARIENBURG”, the story of the eighth tower, the eighth brother, the eighth hero. “MARIENBURG’S EIGHTH BROTHER is a collaboration of outstanding specialists. Playwright Lauris Gundars, composers and music producers Sigvards Kļava, Mārtiņš Brauns, Artūrs Maskats, lyricist Ojārs Vācietis and design studio H2E created and the Latvian Radio Choir sang a tale about how the eighth tower remembers everything – everything since the birth of Marienburg Castle, from the birth of Mary’s world to today, to us! The tale is a story about the most important thing – the desire and the right to be true, about the love that never ends.

The musicaltale can be experienced in fixed sessions every 40 minutes. For a special and safe visit, we recommend that groups of more than 10 people book their visit in advance by calling +371 29149810.

The exhibition can also be visited as part of the Latvian Schoolbag cultural events offer – “The Secret of the Eighth Brother of MARIENBURG“, which encourages pupils in Years 7-12 to think about the diversity of creative work and its connection to historical facts, musical terminology and literature.

DURING THE VISIT:

• Learn about the history of the medieval castle of Aluksne and visit the light and sound adventure “MARIENBURG’S EIGHTH BROTHER

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• in the restored South Tower

Educators can use the material Educators’ Guide with work assignments(https://visitaluksne.lv/visit/marienburgas-astotais-bralis-macibu-procesam/)

Photo: Design Bureau H2E, Ainārs Cekuls, Laura Felša.