[1] Prince Liven’s living house was built in the classic style.

The deep valley of the Vikmeste River also provided a natural borderline between the lands of Krimulda and Turaida.

The outer wall of the castle at ground level was about 2 meters/6–7 feet thick.

The castle was involved in a number of battles between the Livonian Order and the Archbishop of Riga as well as many of the later wars of Livonia.

The castle regained purpose in the mid-19th century under the ownership of Prince Lieven, though not as a military fortification but as a romantic addition to a park.