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SKRUNDA – Laika Upe 2012I was born a long, long time ago. The Sun, the Moon, Stone and Water have kept watch over my cradle. My life has not been written in the stars, I am the Star myself, a drop of water and a living cell. Look into my River of Time and You will di [...]
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VILAKA – VilakaIn Vilaka (Marienhauzena) everything is harmonious, suitable for human well-being. Green parks, gardens, trees and at the same time sufficient urban vitality and pleasant architecture' - professor Pçteris Zeile describes the pearl of the north [...]
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BALDONE – BaldonesBaldone is most widely known for its remedial resources – medical mud and mineral springs, which have promoted the development of medical resorts in Baldone district. Historically Baldone has been the largest sulfur springs and climatic resort [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Chirch HillDaugavpils has a rich and colourful history and a great potential for the future. The coat of arms of Daugavpils symbolizes home, road and faith.Visitors to Latvia's second largest city will be moved by its magnificent natural surroundings, hi [...]
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RIGA – Latvian RailwayThe first Latvian railway line built from Riga to Daugavpils was opened in September 1861. On 5 August 1919 Central Board of Latvian Railways was legally established. That day was a birthday of Latvian Railway. At the beginning of 21st century [...]
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JELGAVA – Jelgavas NovadsCultural and historical region in the central part of Latvia – Zemgale region. Considered as the granary of Latvia since ancient times; gorgeous architectural monuments are situated here. Families of Dukes of Courland and German barons have li [...]
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VECUMNIEKI – Vecumnieku NovadsVecumnieki district is located in the south of Latvian Republic, in Zemgale region, 45 km from the capital Riga. 845 km ² area is home for around 10,000 inhabitants.After the administrative reform in 2009 Vecumnieki district was created. It un [...]
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AGLONA – Aglona BasilicaAglona basilica was built in the late baroque style; it is decorated with two 60 meters high towers. Pilgrims come to Aglona every year on August 15 to celebrate the day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. It is one of the most w [...]
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JURMALA – Dzintari Concert HallJurmala is largest resort in Baltic States. It's a pearl of Latvia known for it's white sand beaches, hundred year old pines and picturesque art nouveau wooden houses. Here is located Dzintari concert hall - unique in Europe, in which concerts [...]
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KANDAVA – KandavaKandava is an ancient small town in Kurzeme (Courland). It is a pearl in the valley of the River Abava and it is also the gateway to 'Switzerland of Kurzeme (Courland)'. The name of Kandava was first mentioned in 1230.The Stone Bridge across A [...]
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JURMALA – BulduriThe first Gardening school in the Baltic States is located in Jûrmala – Bulduri. The school was found by the association of Gardening under the guidance of Fricis Lasmanis. Bulduri Gardening school was opened for the funds that were donated by [...]
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RIGA – Riga/Norrköping, twin citiesRiga and Norrköping (Sweden) oficially became twin cities on November 16, 1988 with the cooperation agreement mutually signed in Norrköping.This agreement has been renewed and improved for several times, adding a detailed cooperation plan ever [...]
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LATVIA – 90 years independence2008 marked the celebration of the 90th anniversary of Latvia's independence. The idea of an independent Latvia materialized as a result of the consequences of World War I, when empires collapsed and a number of new, independent countries emer [...]
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MALPILS – Wilhelm BockslaffThe Baltic German architect, Wilhelm Ludvig Nicholas Bockslaff (12.10.1858–09.03.1945) was famous for his eclectic, art nouveau and functionalism style shape design buildings. In 1885, V.L.N. Bockslaff graduated from Riga Polytechnic School an [...]
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JELGAVA – Academia Petrina, Jelgava History and Art MuseumWith 66 000 inhabitants and total area of 60 km² Jelgava ranks fourth among the largest cities of Latvia. It is situated just 40 km from the capital Riga and in written sources Jelgava for the first time was mentioned in 1265.The building of J [...]
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MALPILS – Malpils ManorMalpils Manor is located in a pleasant village Mālpils with beautiful landscapes only 45 km from Riga. This manor is not only an excellent architectural monument representing the classicism era and a historical museum, but also it is a four-st [...]
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RIGA – Retro TramvajsEvery weekend and bank holiday from May until September the Retro Tram runs the route from Ausekïa Street, via Radio Circle, to Meþaparks, and back.
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JELGAVA – Jelgava PalaceJelgava Palace is located 40 km southwest from the capital of Latvia - Riga. It is one of the masterpieces of the remarkable Italian architect Francesko Bartolomeo Rastrelli in his early period. The Palace is the pride of Jelgava, as well as a [...]
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SIGULDA – Sigulda New CastleSigulda is one of Latvia's most beautiful cities.The attraction of Sigulda is that there is a wide and multifarious group of tour sites in a comparatively small territory. Beautiful views of the River Gauja primeval valley alternate with cultu [...]
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