Madona
Madona is 170 km from Latvian capital Riga, eastern direction. Most popular tourism objects in Madona and surrounding:
- Hill Gaizinkalns. Gaizinkalns is the highest point of Latvia. It is 311.6 m above sea level. Visitors can take a walk for the 2 km long walking trail with beautiful views. Hill surrounding has evolved winter sports offer - comfortable skiing centers and accommodation.
- Teiči and Krustkalni nature reserves. The aim of these reserves is to provide ecosystems protection and natural development. There is an opportunity for tourists with a guide to see these protected nature territories, use birds watchtower. The total area of the reserve is 19 657 ha.
- Kalsnava Arboretum - largest collection of decorative trees and bushes in eastern part of Latvia, with total area 130,37 ha.
- Lubana lake -the part of largest lake in Latvia is in Madona district. Beside the lake is possible fishing, swimming, using bird -watching tower, rent a telescope and bike.
- Interesting farms - for tourists is open 13 farms: Rabbits and goats farm "Sveki", goat farm "Līvi", "Kucuru mill", farm "Ataugas".
- Winter sports and recreation centers: Sport center "Smeceres sils",[3] who is located next to Madona town. There are organized biathlon and cross-country skiing competitions (Scandinavian cup 2013 and World-cup Ski-orienteering competition 2013). Recreation center "Gaizins",[4] Skiing center "Viešūra kalns",[5] recreation complex "Rēķu kalns"[6] -Alpine skiing,snowboarding, cross-country skiing, the tube-slope.
- Madona local history and art museum [7]-more than 20 artistic and thematic exhibition in year.
- Different workshops (arts and crafts)and cultural events (Latvian symphonic music festival 29.07.2013; session of guitarist 24.03.2013; Fire Sculpture festival 21.06.2013; Town festival 07.06.2013.
- Accommodation - 1 SPA hotel "Marcienas Manor",[8] 5 Hotels, 13 Guest houses, 4 Country houses, 11 Holiday cottages, 4 Hostels and 6 Campings.
- Madona Tourism information centre, Saieta square 1, Madona. Phone.+371 64860573;[9]
The town of Madona lies in hilly surroundings, that descents underneath the town in a northwestern-southeastern direction. Several minor rivers and streams flows through the town, such as: Lisa River, Leivārīte, Ridzīte, Mucenieki River, Rieba River and Madona River — which flows can be seen in beautiful glens, like: The Love Glen, The Wedding Glen and The Divorce Glen. In The Love Glen is a park, in which the manmade water reservoir has one of the highest fountains in Latvia.
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