manor from which only the ruins have survived to the present day, formed during the restoration of the war-torn Jaunjelgava. In the middle of the 19th century, the manor belonged to the French nobleman Dubralis, but from 1875. of the Barons Nolkens. At the turn of the 19th century, the manor housed a psychiatric sanatorium "Sanatorium Halswigshof", which was destroyed during World War I. Wildlife Zoo "Saulītes" – on the flat slope of the left bank of the Daugava there is a wildlife zoo enclosed by paddocks, which can be seen from the Ķegums – Jaunjelgava highway and where about two dozen deer and several wild boars are raised. By prior arrangement with the owners, it is possible to visit the garden with a story about wildlife breeding. Duke Jacob Kettler hunting castle ruins. 17th century Duke Jacob established a hunting manor here. It is believed that the duke sent slender mast pines to Kurzeme from here to build his ships. Until the First World War, the manor was managed by landlords Vīndži. During the land reform of 1920s, the land was taken away from the landlords and distributed to the farmers. At present survived only about 350 years old engine house which was servicing manor. The place of the former castle is marked by a large coated chimney. The ruins are located close to at Birzgale – Valle highway. Gallery References Parishes of Latvia Ogre Municipality Semigallia