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Riga, Latvia
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About Riga
Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 641,007 inhabitants, Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.[7] Riga was the European Capital of Culture during 2014, along with Umea in Sweden. Some of its many attractions include Art Nouveau Museum, St. Peter's Church, Latvian National History Museum, Riga Cathedral, Mentzendorff House, and more.
Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 641,007 inhabitants, Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.[7] Riga was the European Capital of Culture during 2014, along with Umea in Sweden. Some of its many attractions include Art Nouveau Museum, St. Peter's Church, Latvian National History Museum, Riga Cathedral, Mentzendorff House, and more.
Riga
Aston Hotel Riga
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“En-Route” - Sights on the way 217.01 km | 3 hrs
About Liepaja
Liepāja is a city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea and is an important ice-free port. It is the largest city in the Kurzeme Region and the third largest city in the country after Riga and Daugavpils. Liepāja is known throughout Latvia as "The city where the wind is born", likely because of the constant sea breeze. Its reputation of Liepāja as the windiest city in Latvia was strengthened with the construction nearby of the largest wind power plant in the nation. Its main attractions include the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Seaside Park, St. Peter's Market, Liepaja Museum, Karosta Prison, and more.
Liepāja is a city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea and is an important ice-free port. It is the largest city in the Kurzeme Region and the third largest city in the country after Riga and Daugavpils. Liepāja is known throughout Latvia as "The city where the wind is born", likely because of the constant sea breeze. Its reputation of Liepāja as the windiest city in Latvia was strengthened with the construction nearby of the largest wind power plant in the nation. Its main attractions include the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Seaside Park, St. Peter's Market, Liepaja Museum, Karosta Prison, and more.
Liepaja
Roze Peldu Residence
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“En-Route” - Sights on the way 192.36 km | 2 hrs 36 mins
About Jurmala
Jurmala is a city in Latvia sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a 33km stretch of white-sand beach, and a population of 55,580, making it the fifth largest city in Latvia. While Latvia was part of the Soviet Union, Jurmala was a favorite holiday-resort and tourist destination for high-level Communist Party officials, particularly Leonid Brezhnev and Nikita Khrushchev. Jurmala remains a tourist attraction with long beaches facing the gulf and romantic wooden houses in the Art Nouveau style. Although it's main attraction is the beautiful sandy beach, other sights include Dzintari Forest Park, Livu Aquaparks, Dubulti Lutheran Church, Open-Air Museum, and more.
Jurmala is a city in Latvia sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a 33km stretch of white-sand beach, and a population of 55,580, making it the fifth largest city in Latvia. While Latvia was part of the Soviet Union, Jurmala was a favorite holiday-resort and tourist destination for high-level Communist Party officials, particularly Leonid Brezhnev and Nikita Khrushchev. Jurmala remains a tourist attraction with long beaches facing the gulf and romantic wooden houses in the Art Nouveau style. Although it's main attraction is the beautiful sandy beach, other sights include Dzintari Forest Park, Livu Aquaparks, Dubulti Lutheran Church, Open-Air Museum, and more.
Jurmala
STORIES Design ApartHotel
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“En-Route” - Sights on the way 256.73 km | 3 hrs 40 mins
About Daugavpils
Daugavpils is a city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city gets its name. Daugavpils literally means "Daugava Castle". It is the second largest city in the country after the capital Riga, and has a favorable geographical position as it borders Belarus and Lithuania. Daugavpils is a major railway junction and industrial center. The city is surrounded by many lakes and nature parks. It is also known for its overwhelmingly Russian-speaking population. Its main attractions are the eponymous castle, St. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Regional Studies and Art Museum, Garden of Sculptures, and more.
Daugavpils is a city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city gets its name. Daugavpils literally means "Daugava Castle". It is the second largest city in the country after the capital Riga, and has a favorable geographical position as it borders Belarus and Lithuania. Daugavpils is a major railway junction and industrial center. The city is surrounded by many lakes and nature parks. It is also known for its overwhelmingly Russian-speaking population. Its main attractions are the eponymous castle, St. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Regional Studies and Art Museum, Garden of Sculptures, and more.
Daugavpils
HomeLike Hotel
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“En-Route” - Sights on the way 226.48 km | 3 hrs 27 mins
About Cesis
Cesis is a town in Latvia located in the northern part of the Central Vidzeme Upland. Cesis is on the Gauja River valley, and is built on a series of ridges above the river overlooking the woods below. Cesis was one of the candidate cites for the title of European Capital of Culture 2014. Cesis was also developed as a health resort. Upmarket summer houses and health centers were built in the vicinity of the Gauja. 'Cirulisi' near the Svetavots (Holy Spring) Cave is the most remarkable of them, with a spring believed to possess healing powers. Main attractions in this town include the Cesis Castle, Christ Transfiguration Orthodox Church, and St. John's Church.
Cesis is a town in Latvia located in the northern part of the Central Vidzeme Upland. Cesis is on the Gauja River valley, and is built on a series of ridges above the river overlooking the woods below. Cesis was one of the candidate cites for the title of European Capital of Culture 2014. Cesis was also developed as a health resort. Upmarket summer houses and health centers were built in the vicinity of the Gauja. 'Cirulisi' near the Svetavots (Holy Spring) Cave is the most remarkable of them, with a spring believed to possess healing powers. Main attractions in this town include the Cesis Castle, Christ Transfiguration Orthodox Church, and St. John's Church.
Cesis
Villa Santa
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“En-Route” - Sights on the way 88.99 km | 1 hr 20 mins
About Riga
Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 641,007 inhabitants, Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.[7] Riga was the European Capital of Culture during 2014, along with Umea in Sweden. Some of its many attractions include Art Nouveau Museum, St. Peter's Church, Latvian National History Museum, Riga Cathedral, Mentzendorff House, and more.
Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 641,007 inhabitants, Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.[7] Riga was the European Capital of Culture during 2014, along with Umea in Sweden. Some of its many attractions include Art Nouveau Museum, St. Peter's Church, Latvian National History Museum, Riga Cathedral, Mentzendorff House, and more.
Riga
Neiburgs Hotel
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Liepaja, Latvia
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Jurmala, Latvia
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256.73 km | 3 hrs 40 mins
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Daugavpils, Latvia
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