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Already in the 10th century, an ancient village was located at the Sabile hill fort. After the division of Course land, Sabile was won by the Livonian Order, which built a stone castle (not preserved) here. Sabile is first time mentioned in written sources in 1253. During the 15th century an urban area started to develop at the castle. Town right was awarded to Sabile in 1917. Today Sabile is a small town, surrounded by many notable monuments. Roma culture is an integral part of Sabile and therefore, Sabile is also known as the Latvian capital city of Roma. Sabile has long been known for its wine-growing and oenological traditions, which have been reborn and enjoyable during the Sabile wine festival. |
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The saloon is on the edge of the Murjāņi-Valka road (A3) in a two-story log building with a terrace. The interior design of Mazais Ansis fits the aura of a massive wooden structure and it is possible to look at old times’ instruments, household goods and harnesses. There is also a very valuable wooden wheel, which is one of the very few in Latvia. The saloon offers a sauna, a location for campfires and a children’s playground. It works with local farmers and manufacturers. Latvian cuisine: Valmiera salad, boiled tongue, grey peas, farmer’s breakfast, cold soup, filet of pike, roast lamb, grilled pork, stacked rye bread, strawberry crème with jam, rye bread, herbal teas. Special foods: Beef filet with potato pancakes. |
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Naktsmītne, pirts, telpas pasākumiem, aktīvā atpūta dabā. Mājas alus brūvēšana un siera siešana. |
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Seda is one of the most unusual towns in Latvia. It began its life as a housing area for people from the local peat moss factory, and that happened in the 1950s and 1960s. This is a “vivid” example of Soviet architecture, with a central square (complete with a monument to the Leader) and streets radiating from it. Worth a visit is the cultural centre at the end of Uzvaras Street. It is a great example of so-called Stalinist Classicism architecture. |
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The Forest Trail leads down from the highest point of the Haanja Upland. The most important sight on this route is the Suur Munamägi Hill – 318 m above sea level. The highest point of the Baltics with its observation tower provides its visitors with a splendid 50 km range view of the Estonian nature. The 150 year-old western taiga spruce forests grow on the slopes of Suur-Munamägi. Further on the trail circles around the southern part of Lake Vaskna, and continues down small country roads surrounded by solitary homesteads and small clusters of farms. The route ends in a small village, Tsiistre, where the Linen Museum is located. The museum has a collection of folk linen. Flax is one of the oldest cultural plants in Estonia and a few decades ago, blue flax fields were a common sight in southern Estonia. |
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Also known as Lake Jēsis or Lake Iesis, this is the lake in Latvia which has the largest number of islands. Many literary sources and encyclopaedias in the 20th century claimed that there were 69 islands in the lake, but that was an exaggeration, because apparently the authors took sandbars overgrown with reeds and other plants to be islands. The true number is approximately two times lesser. The largest number of islands can be found in the north-eastern part of the lake. The largest one is Lielā Lāča (Big Bear) Island (45 ha). A farm was on the island at one time. The islands and the oak trees that are on the shores of the lake – the Piļoru and Pahatnīku stands of trees – are in a restricted environmental reserve. |
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The Staldzene Zenith Missile Brigade used a large territory and a number of major buildings. Some of these are now privately owned, and a fish smoking facility has been installed at one of them.
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This is a diverse territory in terms of biotopes and landscapes, and the restricted area was established to protect nesting and migrating birds in the area. One part of the swamp has a cranberry farm – one of the first artificially established farms of its type in Latvia.
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The Nereta Lutheran Church is in the centre of Nereta at Rīgas Street 2. The Baroque church features elements of the late Gothic period, and it is seen as one of the oldest churches in Zemgale. It was built between 1584 and 1893 at the initiative of Count Wilhelm von Effern and rebuilt in 1679. There are gravestone reliefs in the church dedicated to Wilhelm and Georg von Effern which date back to the late 16th century. The gravestone for Georg Effern is the most distinguished artwork in the style of early Nordic Mannerism in Latvia. The altar painting was painted in 1863 by P. Handler. The organ was built by R. Knauff in 1893, and the stained glass windows were produced by E. Baiermann in 1900. The chandeliers on the ceiling date back to the 17th and 19th centuries. Visitors can view Nereta and its surroundings from the unique eight-corner tower of the church, which is 38.6 m high. |
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Found in the Alsunga Museum, this workshop demonstrates how the folk costumes and accessories of the Suiti community are produced. Visitors can learn about weaving traditions in the area and examine the colourful range of folk costumes. Visitors are welcome to try their hand at the work under the guidance of experienced specialists. |
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The craftspeople offer tours during which you can watch them at work. You can also produce your own souvenirs with various techniques, including the potter’s wheel and the engraving technique, making use of pre-prepared moulds. You can also commission and purchase ceramics products. This location is popular among children and wedding parties. |
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This is the only Straw Museum in Latvia, with ~370 sculptures and dolls made of straw and hay. Children in particular will love the chance to learn skills related to straw and hay at the creative straw workshop, where specific methodologies have been developed. Children will be able to take the things that they create along with them. The owners prepare holiday designs and elements, as well as attractive souvenirs. |
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Dabiskā zemesragā starp Lielo un Mazo Ludzas ezeru 14. gs. beigās slejās seno latgaļu koka pils, kuras vietā Livonijas ordenis uzcēla Latgales varenāko mūra pili. Tā bija iespaidīga trīsstāvu celtne kvadrāta formā ar sešiem torņiem, trīs vārtiem un divām priekšpilīm. Pēc krievu iebrukuma Latgalē 1481. g., Ludzas pili atjaunoja 1525. g. 1654. g. to atkal izposta Krievijas cara Alekseja Mihailoviča karaspēks. Jau 18. gs. no pils bija palikušas tikai drupas, kas arī mūsdienās ir ļoti iespaidīgas un ainaviskas (ar skatu uz Lielo Ludzas ezeru un baznīcu torņiem). |
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Der Name von Subate ist zum ersten Mal im Jahr 1570 erwähnt worden, als der kurländische Herzog Kettler dem Grafen G. Plater-Sieberg den Platz des Marktes verkauft hat. Als im 17. Jh. die Familie Plater-Sieberg zum katholischen Glauben übergegangen ist, protestierten die evangelisch-lutherischen Einwohner von Subate und sind zum östlichen Ufer des Sees von Subate umgezogen, der das Eigentum der Familie von Osten-Sacken war, der auch das Landgut von Prode (heute nur Ruinen) gehörte. Im Jahr 1685 hat die Familie von Osten-Sacken den Überläufern eine evangelisch-lutherische Kirche gebaut, um die sich die Ortschaft Jaunsubate herausbildet hat. Beide Stadtteile wurden im Jahr 1894 vereint. Während der Freiheitskämpfe im Jahr 1919 wurde Subate von Litauern befreit, danach folgte die Teilung der Stadt zwischen Lettland und Litauen (im Jahr 1921 wurde die Grenze auf der ehemaligen Linie festgelegt). Das historische Zentrum von Subate bildete sichvom 16. bis 19. Jh. heraus. In dem Zentrum kann man Gotteshäuser von vier verschiedenen Konfessionen und eine Bebauung aus kleinen Holzhäusern besichtigen, die sich am Rand von schmalen und sich windelnden Straßen befinden. Die Stadt liegt an den Ufern einer subglazialen Bettung, in der sich auch die Seen Lielais Subates ezers und Mazais Subates ezers befinden, darum bieten auch die Naturverhältnisse der Stadt einen für Lettland nicht charakteristischen Blickwinkel. |
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Pankūku kafejnīca. Dažādi oriģināli pildījumi. Kafejnīca piedāvā svaigi grauzdētu kafiju, kafijas un alkoholiskos dzērienus, kā arī uzkodas. Atvērta tipa virtuve. |
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The Vijciems Hunting Castle building houses an elegant design guest house Bergervilla. Each room has an individually designed design, historic furniture and a special atmosphere. There are 4 rooms available - a standard room, a two-room suite and two deluxe rooms with a private balcony and a bathtub. Each room is given the name of a forest beast or bird - Owl, Mednis, Deer and Elk. There is also a living room and library for guests to relax in, as well as a fully equipped kitchen for cooking. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available. |
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Dies ist eine einfache 3-tägige Route, die für jeden Reisenden ist, der bereit ist, einige Schritte außerhalb der Hauptstadt zu machen und sich in den Wäldern zu begeben. Sie beginnen die Tour mit einer Zugfahrt von Rīga nach Ķemeri. Die Wanderung beginnt im Kurpark Ķemeri, der zur legendären Schwefelquelle führt, und geht weiter zum „Waldhaus“ – dem Besucherzentrum des Nationalparks Ķemeri. Der Park wurde zum Schutz von hauptsächlich Feuchtgebieten errichtet – der flachen Küste der Rīgaer Meeresbucht, der überwucherten lagunenartigen Küstengewässer, der weiten Sumpfgebiete, der Wald-Feuchtgebiete und der Überschwemmungsgebiete. Außerdem finden Sie im Park den Holzsteg durch einen Feuchtgebiet von Schwarz-Erlen. Anschließend führt der Wald- Wanderweg zum See Sloka, einem flachen Küstensee mit reichen Wasserpflanzen, Schwefelquellen und bedeutsamen Rastplätzen für Zugvögel. An den Ufern des Sees finden Sie einen 7 m hohen schwimmenden Vogelbeobachtungsturm. Weiter führt der Wald-Wanderweg zur Rīgaer Meeresbucht, zum kleinen Fischerdorf Bigauņciems, wo er sich mit dem Baltischen Küstenwanderweg (E9 Europäischer Fernwanderweg) verbindet. Von dort führt der Weg entlang der Küste in Richtung Jūrmala – dem beliebtesten Ferienort Lettlands mit den breitesten Sandstränden. Die Tour endet im Naturpark Ragakāpa, der gegründet wurde, um die Dünen, die von alten Pinienwäldern bedeckt sind, und die natürliche Vielfalt der Küstengebiete zu bewahren. Im Freilichtmuseum Jūrmala können Sie einen traditionellen Fischerhof besichtigen. |
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Denkmal an die Gründer und Leiter des
Kurorts von Ķemeri errichtet 1861 am Ufer der
Vēršupīte.
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Bоrisovas St. Nikolay Old-Believers Prayer House was built in the period of 1911 – 1921 . The different feature of the Prayer House is a brick building placed on the hill. The bell of the temple was specially
ordered and brought from St. Petersburg. The bell has a very soft sound.
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Ainavisks jūras viļņu izskalots smilšakmens atsegums
dienvidos no Zaķupes ietekas.
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