Latvia

Destinations (11)

Ventspils

city in Latvia

57.389421.5605

Kurzeme

historic region

56.92121.61011

Riga

capital and largest city of Latvia

56.94888924.106389

Riga region

planning Region in Latvia

57.0467124.37866

Madona

– A scenic town surrounded by hills, forests and lakes, and a winter sports centre.

56.8526.2167

Kuldīga

city in Latvia

56.966721.9833

Liepāja

city in Latvia

56.51166721.013889

Sigulda

city in Latvia

57.1524.8667

Daugavpils

city in Latvia

55.87526.535556

Jūrmala

city in Latvia

56.966723.75

Cēsis

city in Latvia

57.316725.2667

Sights (35)

Jelgava

city in Latvia

56.6483333323.71388889

Bauska

city in Latvia

56.4083333324.19305556

Alūksne

city in Latvia

57.4166666727.05

Talsi

city in Latvia

57.2444444422.58666667

Valka

city in Latvia

57.7666666726

Salacgrīva

city in Latvia

57.7524.35

Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

museum

56.94709324.106364

Riga Cathedral

cathedral

56.9491666724.10444444

Saulkrasti

city in Latvia

57.2524.41666667

Rundāle Palace

château

56.413824.0248

Freedom Monument

memorial located in Riga, Latvia

56.9513888924.11305556

Struve Geodetic Arc

meridian arc from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea

59.0577777826.33777778

Riga Castle

castle

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Jelgava Palace

château

56.655823.733

Gauja National Park

national park

57.4166666725.41666667

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Liepāja

Church in Liepāja, Latvia

56.5098721.01336

St Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Karosta

Church in Liepāja, Latvia

56.55292121.012444

Vidzeme

historical land (today: Latvia)

57.3333333325.61666667

Latgale

one of the four historical and cultural regions of Latvia

56.522527.0324

St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja

Church in Liepāja, Latvia

56.50521.0075

Turaida Castle

57.1822222224.85027778

Rāzna National Park

national park

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Semigallia

geographic region

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Sigulda Medieval Castle

Next to the Sigulda New Castle. Built in 1207 by the Order of the Brethren of the Sword. In the ruins there's an open air stage. Two towers are restored (in one of them you can try wearing armor and there is a locally-made candles shop at the top; from the top of the other one you can see impressive panorama) as are some corridors.

57.1664524.84958056

Ventspils Castle

One of the oldest medieval fortresses to have survived. In 1290 the castle was first chronicled and this date is now considered to be the year of Ventspils’ foundation. In 1995 extensive archaeological research and renovation of the castle began. During renovation, features retained included niches of the 14th century, wall paintings of the 15th century, door openings of the 17th century and prison doors of the 19th century. The Castle has now outwardly regained its 19th century look. There is a nice museum inside, offering both permanent (i.e. city history) and occasional (i.e. money design, Japan post-World War II photography) exhibitions.

57.39568221.557064

Krimulda Castle

About 800 m further from Gütmanis Cave up the Serpentine road. The cable car takes tourists between Sigulda and Krimulda every half hour. This site leaves a breath of long gone times. The Krimulda Palace is about 400 m further southwest – see #Sleep. The palace features an interesting rehabilitation centre and hostel.

57.1709361124.83205833

Albert Street, Riga

street in Riga

56.9590424.109712

Sigulda Castle

Built in the end of 19th century. A restaurant and the city council are located in the castle. Close to the entrance of castle yard and the parking there is a small square full of cute sculptures of warriors, made from metal household appliances and stone.

57.1656583324.84971111

Gutmanis Cave

Lies half-way between Sigulda and Turaida castle and has a little creek flowing from it. A legend states that the water in the creek emanates from Gutmanis' tears, and drinking it is supposed to be healthy and boosting one's lifespan. Try it at your own risk, or just watch people stopping by to fill entire bottles. Many inscriptions in the cave stem from German times, which you might be able to identify.

57.1655555624.84583333

Karosta

human settlement

56.5521.00555556

Liepāja Theatre

theatre in Liepaja, Latvia

56.509921.0149

Venta Rapid

56.9679722221.97897222

Cape Kolka

57.7589444422.60475

Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions

Ice skating rink, basketball, skate park, etc.

57.3879421.5721

Livonian Coast

57.621.96666667

we will see

Somewhere else

Someday we will visit Latvia or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Latvia

Latvia (Latvian: Latvija) is a European country with a coastline on the Baltic Sea. Being one of the three Baltic states, it shares its border with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. It is also bordered by Russia on the east, Belarus on the south east and the Baltic Sea on the west.

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Estonia

Estonia (Estonian: Eesti) is the northernmost and smallest of the Baltic states. While the country has charming old towns and heritage back to the Hanseatic League, it is a leader in technology.

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Lithuania

Lithuania (Lithuanian: Lietuva) is a Baltic country in northeastern Europe. It has a Baltic Sea coastline in the west and borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east, Poland to the southwest, and Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) to the west.

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Russia

Russia (Russian: Россия, Rossiya) is by far the largest country in the world, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area, spanning Eastern Europe and northern Asia, sharing land borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland (by administering the Kaliningrad Oblast exclave on the Baltic coast), Belarus, and Ukraine to the west, Georgia (including the disputed regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia) and Azerbaijan to the southwest, and Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea to the east and much of the south. While geographically mostly in Asia, the bulk of Russia's population is concentrated in the European part and, culturally, Russia is unmistakably European. Much of the Asian part, however, has more in common with Kazakhstan, Mongolia or Northeast China than with Eastern Europe. It boasts a rich history and culture.

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Poland

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Sweden

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