After becoming acquainted with the architecture of the Latvian capital Riga, among other sights, and have enjoyed the excellent arts&entertainment program, take a trip to explore other Latvian cities and towns, stunning revival of manors and palaces, enjoy peace and quite as well as spa & wellness programms.
Outside the capital
Jurmala
Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk
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Pape
Dabas parks "Pape"
Valdis Skudre
Lagale
Lake in Lagale
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Jurmala
Jomas Street in Jurmala
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Jurmala
House of Aspazija in Jurmala
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Jurmala
Jomas Street in Jurmala
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Just 30 minutes from Riga, Jurmala (Jūrmala) is a magnificent seaside playground with everything you need to unwind. With miles of sandy beaches, swaying pine trees and deliciously fresh air, eclectic architecture and plenty of fun, Jurmala is a resort like no other. Originally a cluster of fishing villages, Jurmala has been a beloved seaside resort for over 200 years. The generations of folk coming to relax have left a unique architectural blend with everything from ornate timber cottages to giant Soviet concrete sanatoria, plus a few contemporary masterpieces.
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After becoming acquainted with the architecture of the Latvian capital Riga, among other sights, and have enjoyed the excellent arts&entertainment program, take a trip to explore other Latvian cities and towns, stunning revival of manors and palaces, enjoy peace and quite as well as spa & wellness programms.
Sigulda
Gauja National Park
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Sigulda
Gauja National Park
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Turaida Castle, Gauja National Park
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Liepaja
Liepaja Naval Port
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Liepaja
Swan ponds in Liepaja
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Liepaja
Peter's Market in Liepaja
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Set on Latvia’s ruggedly beautiful west coast, Liepaja (Liepāja) is a proud port city with an artistic soul. With its pristine Blue Flag beach, market stalls offering fresh local fish and the local specialty cod dish Liepājas menciņi on every menu, Liepaja is a place with the sea running through its veins. And its affectionate nickname “the city where the wind is born” reflects a town with a strong individualistic streak. This is reflected in its architecture, ranging from elegant timber houses to Art Nouveau masterpieces and grand old warehouses turned into luxury hotels. And don’t miss Karosta, the giant military port which served czars and commissars now open for urban explorers, history buffs and windsurfers.
Kuldiga
Long ago bypassed by a busy world, Kuldiga (Kuldīga) is an architectural gem preserved amidst magnificent natural landscapes. Nicknamed “the Venice of the North,” Kuldiga is an endearing blend of flowing water and historic buildings on the candidate list for UNESCO world heritage listing. Having enjoyed its heyday in the 17th century as part of the Duchy of Kurzeme, the centre of Kuldiga hosts magnificent Baroque structures like the Town Hall. Just a little way away, bask in atmospheric cobblestone streets lined with restored timber houses, babbling streams and green parks. And down by the Venta River, take in the breath-taking sight of the Ventas rumba, Europe’s widest waterfall, and the handsome 19th century brick bridge.
Kuldiga
The Old Brick Bridge across the Venta river in Kuldiga
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Kuldiga
The Historical Centre of Kuldiga
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Kuldiga
Old Brick Bridge across the Venta river in Kuldiga
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Ventspils
Ventspils promenade
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Ventspils
Ventspils Livonian Order Castle
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Ventspils
Ventspils Adventure Park
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Beyond its bustling port, Ventspils is a city of beaches, public art and an incredible array of activities for kids. Founded over 700 years ago, Ventspils is one of Latvia’s oldest ports, and the smell of the sea and the wind blowing through your hair are constant reminders of the maritime heritage. But as its superbly restored, interactive and visitor-friendly medieval castle shows, this is a city very much in tune with today. Thanks to money from oil transit and a visionary city government, Ventspils has progressed in leaps and bounds over the years. Along with excellent roads and a budding tech industry, the city has also invested heavily in art, making this an industrial town with a refined soul.
Daugavpils
History and art fans should visit Latvia’s second largest city – Daugavpils, and its fortress – a fortification that has been preserved from the second half of the 19th century – and see original works of the world-famous artist Mark Rothko. Daugavpils is situated in the south-east of Latvia, 232km from Riga. It is only 25km from Lithuania and 35km from Belarus.
Daugavpils
Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory
Valdis Skudre
Daugavpils
Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Center
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Daugavpils
Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Center
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Vidzeme
Sea coast in Vidzeme
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Latgale
Lubans lake
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Recreation by the lake in Latgale
Mārcis Gaujenietis Peace and quiet
Spa and Wellness
Experience the spa rituals characteristic to Latvia. Allow yourself the delight of a pleasant amber massage, soaking in a bath filled with beer, or plunging in an open-air water tub to enjoy the view of the starry sky above. The various procedures not only help to relax and regain strength, but also to improve your health, since natural remedies are used in the countryside spas of Latvia. Guesthouses and countryside spa centres offer massages using various medicinal plants, whereas in a Latvian sauna you can experience an authentic bath ritual under the care of an experienced professional.
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Winter bathing
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Family cycling along the beach
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Kuldiga
The Venta Waterfall in Kuldiga
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Liepupe
Liepupe manor
Jānis Bautra
Koknese
Koknese Castle ruins
Kaspars Daleckis
Sigulda
Turaida Castle, Gauja National Park
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Rundale
Rundāle Palace
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Edole
Edole palace
Jānis Bautra
Cesis
Cēsis Castle Complex
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Beautiful no matter the season!
Sigulda
Gauja National Park
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Gauja National Park at Winter
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