Kandava is a beautiful town in Kurland which charms with ancient architecture, cobbled streets, lanterns, mountainous relief and wonderful scenery. The city is located in the Abava Valley, 94 km from Riga, the Abava River flows through it. For the first time Kandava was mentioned in recorded history in 1230.
A sculpture in the form of an acorn is situated in the centre of the Promenade. A symbol of Kandava – an acorn dominates in the whole area of the Promenade- seven acorns, which tell about the history of the city, are located on the edges of the paved footpathes.