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Latvia, the pearl of the baltic states, is one of the european union member states and is
situated in the north of europe - on the shores of the baltic sea. since ancient times Latvia
has been at the crossroads between east and West, north and south. Therefore, Latvia is a
multi-cultured state, where the traditions of all these countries have merged, creating a unique
environment, the like of which is not to be found anywhere in the world. Tourists coming both
from Western europe and the eastern countries feel comfortable in Latvia and ind things that
are of interest to them. Latvia, like other european countries, can ofer a vast culture historical
heritage; however, it is unique - the one and only and inimitable. Careful observations and
unhurried recreation will allow you to notice things that will make your heart beat faster in
delight.
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Guided tours available in specified languages: de - German,
ee - estonian, es - spanish, Fi - Finnish, iT - italian, Fr - French,
en - english, LT - Lithuanian, Lv - Latvian, no - norwegian,
pL - polish, ru - russian, se - swedish
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Top 10 Tourism desTinaTions in LaTvia
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rundāle palace
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"blue Flag" beach
www.blueflag.org
Ķemeri national park
www.daba.gov.lv
old riga
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aglona basilica
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Jūrmala seaside resort
8
european destinations of
excellence
http://ec.europa.eu/eden
Gauja national park - Līgatne
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slītere national park
www.daba.gov.lv
Kuldīga
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Turaida museum reserve - sigulda
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Cēsis
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Gauja national park
www.gnp.lv
rāzna national park
www.daba.gov.lv
Liepāja
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ventspils
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The palace of ernst Johann von biron, a favourite of the russian empress anna ioannovna,
designed by the legendary
architect Francesco Rastrelli
of the russian royal court is one
of the most outstanding monuments of baroque and rococo art in Latvia. appreciate the
magniicent exterior
, the
luxurious interior
and
Baroque rose garden
with the largest
collection of roses in Latvia. also high-quality concerts and art events are often held here.
visiting the rooms, exhibitions and learning about the history of the palace and the park, a
whole day can easily be spent here.
Bauska castle
with medieval castle ruins and expositions of antique clothing is located
just 15 km away and the majestic
Mežotne Palace
- the most outstanding monument of
Classicism architecture in Latvia, is also nearby.
rundāLe paLaCe museum
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pilsrundāle, rundāles pagasts, rundāles novads, Lv-3921
+371 63962197
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info.rpm@eila.lv, www.rundale.net, latvia.travel/en/rundale-palace-and-museum
may-october i-vii 10:00-18:00,
november-april i-vii 10:00-17:00
Lv, ru, en, de
56.414616, 24.025383
Rundāle Palace
From riga 67 km on a road a7 to bauska; then 12 km on a road p103 to pilsrundāle.
bus "rīgas sao - bauskas ao" (1 h 10 min - 1 h 30 min) and bus "bauskas ao - pilsrundāle"
(15 min). bus schedules: www.autoosta.lv
mežotne Hillfort Festival (may), early music Festival (July), bauska Country music Festival (July)
at rundāle palace, one of the most outstanding architectural monuments in
Latvia, one can relish the luxurious interiors of the 18th century, grow dizzy from
the fragrant rose garden, enjoy the fountain sparkling in the colours of a rainbow
and experience the carefree everyday life of the court of duchy of Courland.
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old riga is the historical and geographical centre of riga, located on the right bank of the
daugava river. it comprises a fairly small
13th-18th century
interior fortiication system with
unique monuments of
medieval architecture
- complexes of residential buildings and sacred
buildings that have surprisingly survived both World Wars. The narrow
cobbled streets
and
squares exude antiqueness of an old town. it is impossible to leave the vivid
art nouveau
buildings unnoticed - riga is justly considered the capital of art nouveau architecture in
europe.
pārdaugava, located on the left bank of the daugava river, is home to unique 19th century
wooden architecture
. The
ethnographic Open air Museum
in the very outskirts of the city,
one of the oldest such museums in europe, is famous for the log building of ancient Latvian
farmers.
riGa Tourism inFormaTion CenTre
rātslaukums 6, rīga, Lv-1050
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+371 67037900
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info@rigatic.lv, www.liveriga.com, latvia.travel/en/old-riga
may-september i-vii 9:00-19:00
october-april i-vii 10:00-18:00
Lv, ru, en, de, se, no, Fr, iT, es
Old Riga
56.947140, 24.107105
parking in riga: www.rigassatiksme.lv, www.europark.lv
bus, trolleybus and tram schedules: www.rigassatiksme.lv
intercity bus schedules: www.autoosta.lv, train schedules: www.ldz.lv
rīga opera Festival (June), rīga Festival (august), "staro rīga" Festival of Lights (november),
Christmas market (december)
The heart of riga lies in its old town - old riga. each step on its cobbled streets
reveals a page of the eight centuries long history of the city. it is small enough
to make you feel at home and at the same time also big enough to keep you
enraptured by its history and unesCo world heritage. Take your time to enjoy it!
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already in the late 17th century the dominican order established a monastery and built the
irst wooden church in aglona. When the church built in 1699 burned down, a stone monastery
building and the current church were built in its place from 1768 till 1780. The church holds a
broad
collection of paintings
,
sculptures
and artistic property. during
religious festivals
also the famous altarpiece "The miracle-worker our Lady of aglona" told to have healing
abilities, is uncovered. in 1993 aglona was visited by the
Pope John Paul ii
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The aspiration for harmony typical to inhabitants of Latgale can also be felt at
ceramic
workshops
around rēzekne and
Rāzna national Park
, while resting at one of the
many
lakes
or enjoying
traditional food
of the hospitable Latgalians.
aGLona Tourism inFormaTion CenTre
somersētas iela 34, aglona, aglonas novads, Lv-5304
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+371 65322100, +371 29118597
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turisms@aglona.lv, www.aglona.lv, latvia.travel/en/aglona-basilica
January-december i-v 9:00-17:00
Lv, ru
56.130283, 27.006990
From riga 170 km on a road a6 to Līvāni; then 36 km on a road p63 to preiļi; then 27 km on a
road p62 to aglona.
aglOna Basilica
bus "rīgas sao - aglona" (4 h 10 min) or "rīgas sao - dagdas ao" (3 h 50 min).
bus schedules: www.autoosta.lv
Latgale is the land of hundreds of picturesque lakes and numerous churches
including one of the most noted sanctuaries in the world - aglona basilica,
which gathers thousands of Catholic believers every year. The special
atmosphere and splendid interior of the church makes you forget about
your everyday worries and think about the most important things in your life.
Feast of the assumption of blessed virgin mary into Heaven (august)
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