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The Velēna Lutheran Church is at the crossing of the Smiltene-Gulbene-Lizums roads. It is said that the roof of the first wooden church at this location had a peat moss roof. The organ from the Sauer company still works, and it is one of the best organs in Latvia. The organist offers guided tours of the church. |
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Today it seems unbelievable that just 20 years ago there were buildings on the coastline with massive projectors that were rolled onto a platform at night so as to shed light on the nearby sea and beach and to look for potential violators of the border regime. Only the buildings and the ruins of the platform are still there – they have been seriously damaged by the waves of the sea.
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Atrodas Zebrus ezera austrumu krastā pie Latvijas Valsts mežu laivu bāzes. No torņa labi pārskatāms Zebrus ezers, ziemeļu virzienā – Ezerlūķu pilskalns. Laivu bāzē – atpūtas vietas. |
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This tree, too, was supposedly planted by the king of Sweden – and upside down, no less.
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A wooden church was built here in 1766, and the new brick church was built on the foundations of the old church and consecrated in 1868. The tall steeple of the church helped ship captains orient themselves during the daytime. An altar painting by Gunta Liepiņa-Grīva, "Christ and Peter on the Sea," was consecrated in 1993 to replace the former painting, which was lost. The blue-white-green Livonian flag was consecrated at the Mazirbe manse (now a recollection centre) on November 18, 1923. Near the manse are several rocks which stand witness to the Black Plague in 1710 and 1711. The text in Latin said that Livonians on the coastline were conquered by Swedish King Karl IX and the bubonic plague. The texts on the rocks have eroded away, but records of them were made. The Mazirbe cemetery has a monument to Old Taisel, a monument to the parents of captain A. Bertholds, and the legendary grave of a werewolf. |
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Ģimenes uzņēmumā “Burka un ledus” audzē un pārstrādā asos piparus. Apmeklētājiem piedāvā degustācijas un ekskursiju pa ražotni. |
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The Capital of Lithuania. One of the biggest East Europe's old towns (included in UNESCO World's Cultural Heritage list) where there is a lot of representation of various architecture styles like Classicism, Baroque, Gothique, etc. |
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The café is located in the centre of Talsi, near Church Square, not far from Talsi lake. Latvian cuisine: Bean, sorrel and chilled soup, grit or pea porridge, sautéed vegetables and meat, homemade steak haché, grey peas with bacon, pork ribs, potato pancakes, whipped fool, fruit juice gelatine with milk. |
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The garden is located on the very bank of the River Gauja, near the Valmiera Castle ruins. A story about the use of plants in preparing meals. Bread, gingerbread baking, cheese making programmes. |
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This farm produces raspberries (6 ha), herbs, medicinal plants (more than 100 types), vegetables (red peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, garlic) and bees. The owner produces salads, jams, lecho and chutneys. You can purchase vegetable products, pick your own raspberries and strawberries, taste teas, buy honey, and receive valuable consultations. |
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The Smārde saloon has a very long history,
and food is served here. There is a car park, and
approx. 100 m to the East is a cemetery and
monument to commemorate soldiers who fell
during World War II.
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Īdeņa Castle mound is located near Lake Lubāns. A beautiful view
to the lake and to the marshy meadows. The place was inhabited from
the 11th century.
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Pühtittsa Convent at Kuremäe was established in 1891 and is the only operating Russian Orthodox nunnery in Estonia. Centuries ago there was a sacred grove on Kuremäe hill and a sacrificial spring at its foot, the spring is considered “holy“ for its curative powers. The convent compound is open to visitors; guided tours run by nuns can be booked to learn more about the daily life of convent residents. |
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Ethnographic and household storage in Sarkaņi offers craft tools collection, furniture and household collection, 19th and the end of the 20th century living room furnishings, and the exhibition dedicated to Madona countrymen. (Source: Madona TIC) |
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Located in the southern part of Feimaņi, the church was built between 1756 and 1760. The local estate was owned by the Korff dynasty, and the denomination of the congregation changed when the family converted from Lutheranism to Catholicism. This church has the largest number of artistic monuments among all churches in the Rēzekne Administrative District, including a confessional bench, pews, an organ prospectus, silver cups and three altar wood engravings from the 18th century. Above the gate is a bell tower with four bells. During Holy Week, clappers are used instead of bells. They are about 2 m long and 1 m high and are reminiscent of ancient laundry rolls. Feimaņi is also home to one of three flag workshops in Latvia, and it has state-of-the-art equipment. The flag of Latgale was “born” here in ideological and physical terms. |
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Svartå Manor is one of the most precious manor houses in Finland with a history of more than two hundred years. The countryside hotel consists of five different historical buildings situated in an idyllic park with a scenic river flowing nearby. Near the manor is a restaurant and a museum, where you can take a tour. |
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The Rēzekne Old Believer Prayer House of St Nicholas is in the southern part of the city, at Siņicina Street 4. The house of worship was built in 1895 and rebuilt in 1906. Its tower has three silver and brass bells (restored), and one of them is thought to be the largest bell in Latvia (4,832 kg with a tongue that weighs 200 kg in and of itself). Alongside is a museum which features the cultural and religious environment of the Old Believers. |
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The farm shows traditional rural life activities, raising sheep and Estonian Blackhead sheep. A heritage trail on the farm takes in a sacred grove, ancient burial sites and fields, and we tell stories of ancient Estonians and history of the farm. Handicrafts are displayed and wool workshops are offered. |
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Lustužkalns Hill (72 m ASL). A hunting
castle owned by Livonian Order master
Walther von Plettenberg was located here
in the 16 century. During the reign of
Russian Empress Catherine the Great, a
recreational castle was built here. A
legend from the time says that a golden
carriage is at the bottom of the local Lake
Valgums.
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Tihuse farm provides accommodation and horse riding from trekking to carriage rides. A signposted heritage trail starts at the farm and tells the story of people and Nature; you can also learn about old beliefs and customs. The teahouse exhibits photos of places linked to Muhu island’s heritage. |
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