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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.

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Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions

Ice skating rink, basketball, skate park, etc.

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St Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Karosta

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Holy Trinity Cathedral, Liepāja

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St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja

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Ventspils

Ventspils is a city in Kurzeme on the western coast of Latvia and one of Europe's busiest ports.

Every winter Ventspils hosts the awarding ceremony of the Latvian Radio broadcast Musical Bank and the televised national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. On the second weekend of July the Sea Festival takes place, and on the first weekend of August there is an annual city festival.

  • The Theatre House "Juras varti" presents professional performing arts of various genres.
  • The Ventspils Museum is engaged in the research and the recording of the history of Ventspils. It writes the Ventspils City Chronicle, builds up the collections of the museum and carries out scientific work.
  • The Ventspils Library is a municipal, cultural, educational, and information institution.
  • The International Writers and Translators' House is an international centre for writers and translators.

Ventspils has a 600 mm (1 ft 11 ⁄8 in) narrow gauge train; a beach and dunes and an observatory with a telescope and digital planetarium.

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