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ALUKSNE – Alüksnes NovadsIn the north-east of Latvia, in the Aluksne highland, at the shores of Lake Aluksne, stands a picturesque town with a rich historic and cultural heritage, with a contemporary feel and a dynamic growth. Its location is strategically important - [...]
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RIGA – Latvian War MuseumOriginal roots of Latvian War museum are connected with events of the World War I on the territory of Latvia, with the creation of national military unit – the battalion of Latvian Riflemen had been a part of Russian Czar's army in 1915. The m [...]
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DAUGAVPILS DISTRICT – Daugavas Loki (Daugava Meanders)The graceful arches of Daugavas Loki (Daugava Meanders), Daugavpils district, twist together the fates of the people who populate the river banks as surely as day follows night, and summer comes after winter… As a part of protected landscape t [...]
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JEKABPILS – Historical Market Square – Horse with a CarriageAt the end of 2012 the square on Brîvîbas Street next to the Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit was renovated. The square was given a new life with the sculpture 'Horse with a carriage' by the sculptor Gaits Burvis and a well, where be [...]
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RIGA – The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of LatviaThe decision on the establishment of the Open-Air Museum Education Ministry Monuments Board accepted in 1924. In 1932 visitors opened the first open-air exhibition in the Baltics – Vidzemes fence. Today 118 folk architecture objects are exhibi [...]
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LATVIA – The State Police of LatviaIn 1918, right after the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, the police was established as one of the first state institutions in Latvia. On 5 December 1918, People's Council adopted rules on the establishment of the police, its administra [...]
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OGRE – Ogres NovadasThe archaeological excavations testify that Ogre and its neighboring areas were inhabited already 3000 – 5000 years ago. Ogre name was first mentioned in the Livonian Chronicles of Henry (1225 – 1226), because in the 13th century battle betwee [...]
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GULBENE – Gulbenes NovadsFacts and places to visit:· Word Gulbene was mentioned in historical records in 1224 for the first time – in Talava land-sharing agreement. · Since Year 1903 Gulbene is home for the narrow gauge railway train 'Gulbenes - Aluksnes Banitis'. At [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Mark RothkoMark Rothko (Marcus Rothkowitz, 1903-1970) was born in Daugavpils, Latvia (then Dvinsk, Russia). In 1913 he moved together with his family to the United States. As one of few artists who a new school of American painting, Mark Rothko became a [...]
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RIGA – Museum of the Occupation of Latvia.In February 1993, History Professor Paulis Lazda of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire proposed to the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia the establishment of a museum dealing with the period 1940–1991, when Latvia was an occupi [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Daugavpils UniversityOrigin of Daugavpils University dates back to 4th November 1921. Historically, it has developed as the largest and most significant higher school in the region of Latgale, Daugavpils district. In more than 90 years of its existence and continu [...]
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AGLONA – The King’s Hill of ChristSculpture Park is unique because it represents the history of mankind from Adam's to our days in accordance with the Testament.Sculpture Park - The King's Hill of Christ - is being built in gratitude to God and Jesus Christ as a spiritual plac [...]
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RËZEKNE – PotterRezekne municipality, the biggest one in Latvia, is located 250 km from Riga, in the Eastern part of Latvia named Latgale. The municipality is proud of talented people who take part in amateur bands and theatre groups and work in different fie [...]
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RËZEKNE – Boy with the dog.Many poets and writers of Rçzekne municipality have been inspired by the beautiful nature, dark soil, blue lakes and local charm. The talented writer Jânis Klîdzçjs (1914- 2000) who was born in Rçzekne region noted that the birthplace had give [...]
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RIGA – CentraltirgusRiga Central Market is Europe's largest market and bazaar in Riga, Latvia. It is one of the most notable structures from 20th century in Latvia and has been included in UNESCO World Heritage Site list together with Old Riga in 1998. It was pla [...]
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BABITE – Babites NovadsThousands of years ago sea rustled over Babite district. Around the 4-3rd millennium BC the sea retreated and settlements of fishermen and hunters began to form.Babite district has been affected by almost all the wars that have taken place in [...]
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IECAVA – Iecavas NovadsIecava is located in the central part of Latvia where the plain of Zemgale meet sandy lowland and gentleness of Midland of Latvia.The territory of community consists of several villages: Iecava, Dzelzâmurs, Dzimtmisa, Rosme, Zâlîte, Zorìi, Dim [...]
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JEKABPILS – The Struve Geodetic ArcIn year 2005, the Struve Geodetic Arc was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Astronomer and geodesist Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve measured the arc with aim to determine the size and shape of the Earth. Measurements stretching from the [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Daugavpils Novads – Rainis’ HouseRainis' House in Beríenele has built as a memorial site for outstanding Latvian poet, translator, master of drama, public and political figure Rainis (1865 – 1929). Rainis spent his childhood and school-time here. Memories, collected there, ar [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Daugavpils FortressNicholas gates in Daugavpils fortress were built between years 1821st and 1826th and have been adapted not only for effective defense, but also carried out important communication function with the world outside – the gates belonged to signifi [...]
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