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From the historical and architectural perspective, this is an interesting monument to urban construction between the 17th and 19th centuries. Old Liepāja is in the area of the old market and Kuršu Square, where merchants sold their wares beginning in the 1560s. Until 1792, Kuršu Square was also where punishments were implemented. The current Pētertirgus pavilion was installed alongside the square in 1910. A map shows that the network of streets has partly preserved the chaos of street planning that was typical in Medieval towns. |
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Work on a new church began in 1574 at the commission of Duke Gotthard Kettler of Courland and Zemgale. The steeple was installed between 1686 and 1688, and in 1862 its height was increased to 80.5 m. The church burned down because of Soviet bombardment on July 27, 1944, and in 1954 the Soviet military blew up its ruins. Reconstruction of the steeple began in 2009, and it now has an outstanding interactive museum that is particularly interesting for children, along with a glassed viewing platform. |
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The Karosta prison cannot be described, it must be experienced and survived. That’s an opportunity for everyone. This is the best example in Latvia as to how the military heritage can be used for tourism purposes. Others can learn from this site. |
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This hill in the Tīreļpurvs swamp is an historical object of national importance – the only area in Latvia that is restricted for cultural and historical purposes. There is unique evidence here of World War I fortifications and the so-called Christmas Battle that was fought here.
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This is a sand dune that is covered with pines and has a monument to soldiers from Company 6 in Rīga, who defended the city in 1919. It was from this place that the soldiers went into battle against the numerically much larger army of Bermont-Avalov to liberate Rīga and its Pārdaugava neighbourhood. Created by the sculptor Kārlis Zāle, the monument features a wall facing Slokas Street that is 12 metres tall and is a depiction of the head of a lion that was once part of the gates to Rīga. The side walls on both sides have bas relief depictions of Ancient Latvians and soldiers from 1919. Atop the dune is an area with an altar, a sacrificial dish, and a memorial plaque to commemorate those who fell in battle. The monument was unveiled in 1937 by President Kārlis Ulmanis. |
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Encircled by apartment buildings, some of which are abandoned, the Tosmare water tower, which was built in 1905 in a pseudo-Gothic style and is made of red bricks, stands tall and proud. It is 37 metres high. Steam pumps were once used to pump underground water into the tower (the pumps have survived to this very day). Water was delivered three times a day to the residents of Karosta. The tower is no longer used for its original purpose, however. The tower can be viewed from the outside at any time. This is a unique aspect of Latvia’s industrial heritage.
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The city of wind, amber and musicians. In the literature sources Liepaja was mentioned for the first time in 1253. The city strived as a trade harbour already at the end of the 16th century. Especially important was the ruling period of Kurzeme Dukes Jacob and Friedrich, when the export and import of Lithuania and Kurzeme goods was provided through Liepaja harbour. Instead of the Līva River that was filled with dune sand a channel was excavated and wharf was formed. The growth of the city continued in the 18th century also after the Northern War and the plague epidemic. When in 1795 Kurzeme was added to the Russian Empire, as one of the most important western harbours of the Empire the harbour of Liepaja developed even more rapidly. From the end of the 18th century until the 19th century Liepaja also became a popular recreation place for the aristocrats of Petersburg. At the end of the 19th century the construction works of War Port and fortress begun. The city became a military strategic place. It suffered hard during World War II. In 1967 the sea trade harbour terminated its operation in Liepaja and Liepaja became a closed city where the War Port was "a city within a city". Today the War Port and its offer is one of the top tourism spots in Latvia. |
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The museum has more than 120,000 objects which focus on the history of Liepāja and Southern Kurzeme from the Stone Age to the 19th century. Another exhibition is focused on the life and work of the wood sculptor Miķelis Pankoks (1894-1983). New art exhibitions are periodically staged at the museum. |
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Lāči brand bread is popular in Latvia and abroad, because the bakery uses ancient mastery and skills. Baking traditions are supervised by 2 master bakers and 4 journeymen. You can take a tour of the bakery, knead and bake your own little loaf of bread, have lunch at a cosy saloon and purchase the bakery’s products. Lāči uses its own ingredients for its dishes, combining them with seasonal products from local farms. The bakery shop offers a wide range of products from bread to confectionery. Latvian cuisine: Cream of mushroom soup, various hot potted dishes, bread soup, baker’s dessert. |
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Skrunda Manor is located on the bank of the River Venta, on the side of the Riga-Liepāja highway. It is a hotel with 12 comfortable rooms, banquet halls, and conference rooms. The manor restaurant uses products grown in Latvia and produced by local farmers, offering its guests to taste original local dishes, such as carp croquettes with homemade rhubarb mayonnaise, pork belly with birch leaf syrup and celery, and a selection of ice cream made in the manor. |
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Te plašos aplokos mīt 38 sugu savvaļas dzīvnieki (kiangi, lāči, lūši, vilki, meža cūkas, aļņi, vāveres, plēsīgie putni) un visdažādāko šķirņu mājdzīvnieki – Latvijas zilās, Hailandes un Galovejas govis, Romanovas aitas, Vjetnamas cūkas, pīles, zosis, tītari u.c. Acīgākie dīķos pamanīs retās Eiropas kokvardes. Kalvenes pagasta „Cīruļi” – tā ir lieliska, nesteidzīga atpūta lauku vidē, iepazīstot dzīvo dabu! Darba laiks no novembra līdz martam: katru dienu no 10:00 – 16:00 |
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Located on the left bank of the Venta River 100 m to the Northwest of the Liepāja (A9) highway bridge across the river. The antique castle hill was the site of a Livonian Order that existed from the 14th to the 18th century before being sacked during the Great Northern War. No part of the castle has survived. A stage was built on the castle hill in 1987, and it is a popular venue for various events. The hill is surrounded by a park with wooden chairs that were designed by the sculptor Ģirts Burvis in honour of the kings of Courland. There is a viewing platform, and there are legends about underground passages and a white lady who appears only once every 100 years. |
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The Northern Forts of Liepāja are on the edge of the Baltic Sea, and some parts of them have been washed away. This is a small, but very impressive part of the Liepāja fortifications which once encircled the entire town. The underground bunkers of the forts are on two levels, and it’s worth visiting them in the company of a knowledgeable guide from Karosta (tours are organised from the Karosta prison). There’s a car park alongside the forts. It’s also worth walking down the beach for a distance of around four kilometres to the Northern breakwater. On the shore and in the sea, you’ll see two coastal defence batteries and some pretty impressive views.
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The boiler house of Karaosta has been used for decades to ensure heat for the city of Liepāja. Although it is part of the heating network, the facility is not guarded and has largely been abandoned.
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The monument is at the location where the P100 road to Ozolnieki and Jelgava splits away from the A8 highway. The monument is dedicated to soldiers from the 6th Rīga Infantry Company who perished or disappeared during battles against the army of Bermont on November 17, 1919, near the former Skuju Elementary School. The monument was designed by Nikolajs Voits, the bas relief was designed by Mārtiņš Šmalcs, and the consultant for the project was the great sculptor Kārlis Zāle. The monument was unveiled on October 24, 1937, and restored in 2009. |
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The monument is on the side of Rīgas Street in the centre of Piņķi. It is dedicated to May 22, 1919, when, after a pause of nearly two months, a brigade commanded by Col Balodis headed for Rīga to rid the capital city of the Bolsheviks. The brigade was supposed to receive support from the German Landeswehr, the German Iron Division, and the units of Prince Lieven from Russia. The first monument was unveiled by Latvian President Kārlis Ulmanis on May 23, 1939. It was destroyed by the Soviet regime in 1951, but a copy was installed in 2003 (sculptor J. Briedis, copy by O. Skarainis). |
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In addition to the Northern Forts, coastal batteries and Karosta district of Liepāja that are all mentioned in this database, there are other impressive elements of the former fortifications system – Lunete (the southern part of Lake Tosmare), the Central Fort (between Grīzupes Street and 14 November Boulevard), the Eastern Fort (to the South of Brīvības Street and the North of Lake Liepāja), the Southern Fort (at the Pērkone canal), and the Old Forts at the Olimpija stadium. All of these locations are freely accessible, but be careful if you go inside the former forts – they were blown up at one time and may remain dangerous.
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Diese Ausstellung ist in Bukupe (Bezirk Saldus, Gemeinde Zirņi) auf dem Bauernhof Ziķi zu finden. Man kann die vom Besitzer des Hofes Andris Bušinskis gesammelten Ausstellungsgegenstände aus dem Bereich Kino und Foto anschauen. Zur Sammlung gehören alte Kinoeinrichtungen und Gegenstände, die den Prozess des Fotografierens und der Kinoaufnahme darstellen. Die Ausstellungsgegenstände sind in einem vom Besitzer errichteten Holzblockhaus in Form von Bienenwaben untergebracht. Nach vorheriger Anmeldung! |
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Das Gotteshaus ist von 1900 bis 1903 im byzantinischen Stil als eine Kirche der Kriegsgarnison gebaut worden, bei deren Einweihung Zar Nikolai II teilgenommen hat, indem der Heilige Nikolai – der Schutzpatron der Seeleute geehrt wurde. Das prachtvolle Gebäude wurde während des Ersten Weltkriegs von den Deutschen ausgeraubt. Während der Ersten Republik Lettlands diente die Kathedrale als das Gotteshaus der Garnisone von Liepaja. Die Sowjetarmee hat die Räume des Gotteshauses als das Kino des Sport- und Matrosenklubs und als ein Lager benutzt. Es gibt Erzählungen darüber, dass die Sowjetsoldaten aus den Heiligenbildern der Fassade Teile von Goldmosaiken herausgebrochen haben. Heute wirtschaftet in der Kirche die orthodoxe Gemeinde. Beim Bau der Kathedrale ist eine einzigartige Technologie der ununterbrochenen Betonierung verwendet worden, darum haben die Baukonstruktionen keine Stützsäulen und ihr Gewicht nur auf die Gebäudewände stützt, die die vier sich kreuzenden Bogengewölbe halten. Heute ist dieses Gotteshaus die höchste orthodoxe Kathedrale in Lettland. |
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Ursprünglich war der Gedenkstein für den lettischen Staatspräsidenten Gustavs Zemgals (1871-1939) im Jahre 1990 bei dessen Geburtshaus „Brātiņi“ errichtet worden, 2016 wurde er jedoch in den Gedenkpark in Džūkste versetzt. |
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Ložmetējkalns Hill is one of the highest locations at the Long Dune. There is a monument to heroic Latvian riflemen who suffered great losses here during the Christmas battles of late 1916. There is a great view of forests all the way to Jūrmala, as well as of the Maztīrelis swamp, where the embankment of the former narrow-gauge railroad is very evident. This is part of a memorial park to commemorate the Christmas battles. You can visit the Mangaļi museum, the restored “German Rampart,” monuments and other objects.
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Vom 6. – 8. Jh. befand sich an der Stelle der heutigen Stadt Grobiņa die größte in den baltischen Ländern bekannte skandinavische Händler- und Soldatenkolonie. Die Einwanderer aus Gotland und Schweden hatten ihre Inlandsiedlung auf einem Hügel eingerichtet, der sich am Ufer des damals schiffbaren Flusses Ālande befand. Es wird angenommen, dass sich genau hier die in den Chroniken aus dem 9. Jh. erwähnte Burg der Kuren – Seeburg – befand. Nach dem Bau der Ordensburg im 13. Jh. wurde Grobiņa zu einem Kreiszentrum. Die älteste Bebauung der Stadt hat sich um die Lielā Straße, sowie um die Saules Straße und Parka Straße herausgebildet. |
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Die Armeestadt von Skrunda – zurzeit ist sie nicht zugänglich und wird bewacht. Erwähnenswert ist dieser Ort mit dem berühmten Radioteleskop von Skrunda, der nach der Erneuerung der Unabhängigkeit Lettlands gesprengt wurde.
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Vom elterlichen Haus des hervorragenden lettischen Publizisten, Pädagogen und Sprachwissenschaftler Atis Kronvalds (1837 – 1875) „Lejas Miķi” im Bezirk Priekule in Krote ist nichts bis heutzutage geblieben. An der Stelle des Hauses befindet sich eine Gedenkplatte mit Inschrift: „Für jeden ist jener Platz heilig, wo geboren und aufgewachsen ist” (A. Kronvalds). |
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Es befindet sich im Orstzentrum von Džūkste. Das 1990 errichtete Denkmal wurde ein Jahr später gesprengt. Das jetzige Denkmal wurde aus den Trümmern des Gesprengten erstellt. Es ist den gefallenen Soldaten der 19.Division der lettischen Legion der Weihnachtsschlacht 1944 gewidmet. |
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Ancient Scandinavian gravesites are found near Grobiņa at the Liepu alley (as are the ancient Priediena graves). The skeleton, fire and hillock graves date back to the 4th to the 10th century. A dig in 1987 led to the discovery of a unique and richly ornamented gravestone from the 8th or 9th century which was produced in honour of a fallen Scandinavian soldiers. It is now housed at the Liepāja Museum of History and Art and is the only discovery of its kind in the south-eastern reaches of the Baltic Sea. |
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Dieser Eisenbahnwagon ist den 2916 nach Sibirien deportierten unschuldigen Einwohnern von Skrunda und Umgebung gewidmet, die in den Viehwagen Richtung Osten abgeschoben wurden. Befindet sich nahe dem Bahnhof von Skrunda, Stacijas Straße 1. |
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Sie erhielt ihre Bezeichnung von dem Fischmarkt, der sich früher am Ende der Straße beim Kuršu laukums (Platz der Kurši) befand. Im Hof der Zivju iela 4/6 und im Hof der anliegenden Peldu iela 2 sind bis heute die alten Lagergebäude in Holzblockhaus-Bauweise erhalten. In der Zivju iela befindet sich auch eins der beliebtesten Besichtigungsobjekte – die Ruhmesallee lettischer Musiker (seit 2006). Auf Bronzeplatten sind die Handabdrücke 50 lettischer Musiker zu sehen, 10 Platten sind populären Musikgruppen gewidmet, 5 Platten bereits verstorbenen Musikern. Hier steht auch die größte Gitarre Lettlands. |
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Errichtet an der Stelle, an der im Ersten Weltkrieg 1916 die sogenannte Weihnachtsschlacht der russischen gegen die deutschen Truppen stattfand. Nach dieser Schlacht wurde der Mut und die Heldenhaftigkeit der lettischen Schützen weit über die Landesgrenzen hinaus bekannt . Auf dem Ložmetējkalns (Maschinengewehrberg) ist eine Gedenkstätte für die lettischen Schützen errichtet und ein Aussischtsturm erneuert worden. Von dort aus sieht man das Maztīreļa purvs (Kleinheide Moor), die Stelle, an der ehemals eine deutsche Schmalspurbahn in Nord-Süd Richtung kreuzte, ist noch gut zu erkennen. Hier kann man sich auf eine Wanderung mit oder ohne Führer begeben, das Mangalis-Haus des Weihnachtsschlachtmuseums besuchen, in dessen Nachbarschaft eine Erkundungsroute errichtet ist, oder an thematischen Bildungsveranstaltungen und Schlachtimitationen teilnehmen. Zu besichtigen sind Denkmäler, Soldatengräber, Ausgrabungen, Fortifikationen, Erdhütten und mehr. Es gibt auch einen an autentischer Stelle rekonstruierten Abschnitt eines Befestigungssystems – einen Schutzbau und einen Teil der ersten deutschen Schutzlinie, den sogenannten „deutschen Wall“. |
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Der Kanal der Karaosta und die in diesem Objekt gelegene Station der Seeflote und U-Boot Station wurden auf Befehl der Zar Rußlands vor dem ersten Weltkrieg ausgegraben. Heutzutage ist der Hafen der Unterseeboote ein geschlossenes Territorium und er wird zum wirtschaftlichen Zweck genutzt. Der Kanal von Karaosta ist von der Seite der Pulvera Straße aus, als auch von der Seite der Klapaka Brücke aus zu sehen.
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Ein beeindruckender Komplex von Militärbauten, der zwischen der Ostsee, Liepāja und den Tosmare Seen gelegen ist. Ende des 19.Jh. begann man, die Festungsanlage, die 45 Millionen Goldrubel kostete, auf Befehl des russischen Zars Alexander III zu bauen. Sie bestand aus einer Wohnsiedlung und Befestigungsbauten – Kanonenpositionen, Bunkern, Pulverkellern, Kanalsystemen, einer Schmalspurbahn und mehr. 1908 wurde der Betrieb der Festung eingestellt, da die Bauweise nach den neusten Bestimmungen der russischen Verteidigungskonzepte als strategisch fehlerhaft eingestuft wurde. Im Ersten Weltkrieg versuchte man, die unterirdischen Bauten zu sprengen, dies gelang jedoch nicht recht. So gelangten hier einige Bestandteile im lettischen Freiheitskampf zu großer Bedeutung. Heute sind noch einzelne Abschnitte der Festung erhalten: Die Nord-Forte, das Mittel-Fort, das Ost-Fort, das Süd-Fort, die Uferverteidigungsbatterien (Nr.23., 3.), der Redan, die Lünette u.a. Der größte Teil davon ist in schlechtem Zustand, so dass eine Besichtigung teilweise auch gefährlich sein kann. Der Nordteil der ehemaligen Festung umfasst auch den Kriegshafen, der sieben verschiedene Armeen und Mächte erlebt hat. In der Sowjetzeit war der Kriegshafen eine geschlossene Zone und für Zivilpersonen unzugänglich. Hier befinden sich viele bemerkenswerte Denkmäler der Militärgeschichte, das bei Touristen beliebte Gefängnis des Kriegshafens bietet auch Bildungsveranstaltungen an. |
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Dieser Hof ist eine der ersten und größten Ziegenzüchtereien in Lettland. Während der Führung kann man der fesselnden Erzählung des Wirtes über die Ziegenzüchtung und die Herstellung von Ziegenmilchprodukten (Milch, Käse, Kefir) zuhören, die man hier auch kaufen und verkosten kann. In Lettland gibt es seit der Jahrhundertwende 19.-20. Jh. eine einheimische Ziegenrasse. |
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2003.gada decembrī folkloras kopa „Atštaukas” izveidoja folkloras centru „Namīns”, kurā svin svētkus, organizē Jāņu ielīgošanu, Lieldienu iešūpošanu, Miķeļdienas tirgu, Annas dienas Saimnieču svētkus, tautiskos Ziemassvētkus. „Atštaukas” palīdz saglabāt un popularizēt dažādus latviešu tautas godību rituālus, gan kāzu, gan arī bēru tradīcijas. Folkloras centrā „Namīns” darbojas arī skola, kurā bērniem tiek mācīta folklora un tautas tradīcijas. |
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Opposite the tower of the Church of the Holy Trinity, the monument was designed by Arta Dumpe and commemorates Latvia’s first president, Jānis Čakste (1859-1927). It was consecrated on November 14, 2003, precisely 81 years after the statesman was elected to the important position. |
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Das Gotteshaus wurde von 1742 – 1758 für die deutsche Gemeinde der Stadt nach einem Projekt von J.K. Dorn erbaut, der 55m hohe Turm wurde 1866 fertiggestellt. Die Fassade und das Interieur der Kirche sind im Spätbarock mit klassizistischen Zügen gehalten , im Interieur gibt es auch prunkvolle Elemente im Rokoko Stil. Das Gotteshaus ist bekannt für seine von 1773 – 1780 vom Halle’schen Orgelbauer Heinrich Andreas Contius erbaute Orgel . Nach dem Umbau von 1885 hat das Instrument heute über 7000 Pfeifen, 131 Register und 4 Manuale. Es gilt als die größte mechanische Orgel der Welt, es lohnt sich, sie in einem Konzert anzuhören! Besucher können Kirche und Orgel besichtigen und Kirchturm besteigen |
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Saldus ist in den historischen Quellen schon im Jahr 1253 erwähnt worden. Bis zum 13. Jh. befand sich hier die alte Burg der Kuren Salden, die auch im Wappen der Stadt dargestellt ist. Um 1341 hat der Livländische Orden unweit von dem Burgberg der Kuren eine Burg gebaut, an der sich eine Siedlung herausgebildet hat. Wie andere Ortschaften von Kurland hat Saldus ihre Blütezeit während der Regierungszeit des Herzogs Jacob von 1642 bis 1682 erlebt. Als das Gründungsjahr von Saldus wird das Jahr 1856 genannt, als mit den Erneuerungsarbeiten des im Nordischen Krieg zerstörten Ortes begonnen wurde. Am Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs ereigneten sich in der Nähe der Stadt schwere Kämpfe, aber bis zum 8. Mai 1945 blieb die Stadt in dem Teil von Lettland, der von der deutschen Armee besetzt war. Heute zieht die Stadt Saldus mit ihren Veranstaltungen – mit den Stadttagen, mit dem Musikfestival Saldus Saule (Die Sonne von Saldus), sowie mit verschiedenen Sehenswürdigkeiten an, unter denen man die Druvas pārtika AG, wo man den Prozess der Eisherstellung beobachten kann, und die Saldus pārtikas kombināts GmbH nennen kann, wo man die leckeren Bonbons Gotiņa probieren und den Herstellungsprozess beobachten kann. |
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This building was erected in 1903 and 1904 to be used for military training, exercises and ceremonial events. An addition to the South of the building held a small church, but it is gone. The building was used for gymnastics performances and competitions for horseback riders. Official meals for the garrison’s sailors were held there, too – the hall could hold up to 3,000 people. Only the outer walls survive today, sad to say. You can view the exterior and interior of the hall at any time. This is the only building of its size and type in Latvia. The roof once had bands of glass tiles.
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Ökologischer Milchhof. Für Schüler und andere interessierte Gruppen wird eine Führung mit dem Thema „Weg der Milch“ angeboten, bei der jeder die Möglichkeit hat, selbst Butter zu stampfen und sich mit der Herstellung weiterer Milchprodukte bekannt zu machen. |
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1253 erbaute der Livonische Orden aus Backsteinen und gehauenen Feldsteinen ein Vogtschloss, ein 70m x 40m großes Bauwerk, mit einem dreistöckigen Wohntrakt und einem Turm mit Toren in der Mitte. Im 14.Jh. erbaute man um die Festungsmauer auf der Höhe des 2. Stockwerks entlang der Schießscharten einen Kriegergang, im 16. und 17. Jh. wurden daneben Wälle aufgeschüttet und vier Bastionen errichtet. Die Legende berichtet von einer in der Wand eingemauerten Ritterstochter und einem unterirdischen Geheimgang zur 200m entfernten lutherischen Kirche. Am Park entlang führt eine Promenade mit Namen „Senais jūras krasts“ (altes Meerufer). Hier gibt es auch eine Gedenktafel mit Zitaten der lettischen Dichter Zenta Mauria und Rainis. |
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This facility is in the historical village of Pape in Southern Kurzeme. Accommodations are available in an historical granary with a roof made of reeds. It is appropriate for inhabitation during the late spring, the summer and the early fall. There are three bedrooms, a small front room and a kitchen, with two floors in all. The building will fit eight people. This is an ideal location for creative camps, plenary sessions, master workshops and other activities. There are tenting areas for as many as 80 people. The Mikjāņi farm observes local traditions and offers traditional foods such as “herring on coals,” white butter with boiled potatoes, fish soup, etc., for visitors who apply for a meal in advance. This offer is only available to groups which register in advance. |
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Hier kann man verschiedene Handwerker (Bernsteinbearbeiter, Schmiede von Schmuckstücken, Weberinnen, Näherinnen u.a.) bei ihrer Arbeit beobachten, sowie die Arbeiten der Meister kaufen. In diesem Haus ist die längste Bernsteinkette (123 m, 19 kg!) ausgestellt, die aus Bernsteinstücken geschaffen ist, die die Einwohner der Stadt geschenkt haben. Kinder können an kreativen Werkstätten teilnehmen. |
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Auf einem Friedhof neben der lutherischen Kirche von Lestene sind mehr als 900 im Zweiten Weltkrieg gefallene Krieger umbestattet worden – vorwiegend die in der Kesselschlacht von Kurland auf dem Gelände von Semgallen und Zentral-Livland Gefallenen. Zum Andenken an die Krieger ist ein von der Bildhauerin Arta Dumpe errichtetes Denkmal “Mutter-Heimat – Lettland” aufgestellt worden. Der Brüderfriedhof von Lestene ist der zweitgrößte (nach dem Rigaer Brüderfriedhof) Bestattungsplatz Lettlands der im Zweiten Weltkrieg gefallenen lettischen Krieger. Auf den Grabsteinen sind die Namen von ~ 11 000 Krieger eingraviert. |
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Hier kann man verschiedene Handwerker (Bernsteinbearbeiter, Schmiede von Schmuckstücken, Weberinnen, Näherinnen u.a.) bei ihrer Arbeit beobachten, sowie die Arbeiten der Meister kaufen. In diesem Haus ist die längste Bernsteinkette (123 m, 19 kg!) ausgestellt, die aus Bernsteinstücken geschaffen ist, die die Einwohner der Stadt geschenkt haben. Kinder können an kreativen Werkstätten teilnehmen. |
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Er befindet sich am Rand der Landstraße A9, hinter der Lestener Kreuzung 0,5km in Richtung Riga. Der Stein (Autor: Ojārs Feldbergs) war 1991 an der Stelle des ehemaligen Hauses „Rumbas“ aufgestellt worden zum Gedenken an die Verteidiger der Kurländischen Festung, die einer 10fachen Übermacht der sowjetischen Armee trotzten und somit etwa 300 000 lettischen Kriegsflüchtlingen die Möglichkeit gaben, dem darauf folgenden sowjetischen Terror zu entfliehen. |
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Dobele name in historical sources for the first time is mentioned in1254. Dobele was one of the most fortified Semigallian places; therefore from 1279 until 1289 it survived six attacks by German crusaders. In 1289 Semigallians was forced to retreat. In 1335 conquerors instead of Semigallian castle began construction of new - stone castle. On the opposite shore of Berze - on the left bank merchants and craftsmen village began to form. Town suffered greatly during the Northern War and during the subsequent plague. A significant event in the economic life was the 1927, when Liepaja-Gludas railway line was built. After World War II in Dobele and its vicinity came to the Soviet militaries, who built one of the largest Soviet tanks range "Dobele-2". Now Dobele travellers are offered a range of interesting sites to be visited. |
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This is the largest cemetery of the brethren from the World War I period, and it is the final resting place for some 1,800 Latvian Riflemen, as well as some 2,000 soldiers who served in various Russian army units and were reinterred during the 1930s. There is a monument at the centre of the graveyard. |
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The most significant period for the town is the time from 1561 to 1795, when the Jelgava district is a part of the Duchy of Courland and Zemgale. When Jelgava obtains the status of residence of the Duke of (1567t) and becomes the capital of the Duchy (1616) a rapid urban development begins, which is highest of during the reign of Duke Jacob. During the reign of last two Dukes of Courland - Ernst Johann Biron and his son Peter (1775) St. Peter's Academy (Academia Petrina) - the first Latvian Institute is founded, in 1816 is founded Courland Society of Literature and Art, in 1822 the first newspaper in Latvian "The Latvian newspaper" is published, in 1802 the first Latvian theatre building is built, but in 1898- the first building intended for museum. In 1937 Latvian agriculture camera is located in the Jelgava palace, but after two years Jelgava Agriculture Academy is opened. Nearly all the town's historic buildings and art treasures perished in the summer of 1944. After the World War II, Jelgava was rebuilt. Recently the Trinity Church tower has been restored, in which now is located one of the best Latvian interactive museums (very friendly for families with children). |
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The first church in Piņķi was made of wood. The idea of building a new church emerged in the 1850s, and the cornerstone for a design by the architect J.D. Felsco was laid on May 25, 1872. The church that is there today was completed in 1874. The nine-register organ was built by the distinguished organ builder Wilhelm Sauer in 1890. On July 17, 1916, the 5th Latvian Riflemen’s Battalion was on its way to the front lines at Smārde and stopped at the Piņķi Estate. Col Jukums Vācietis delivered a sermon at the church on that date (though not all historians agree that he did so), and that has gone down in history as one of the most important events of the day. The historical even inspired Aleksandrs Čaks to write the poem “Sermon at the Piņķi Church.” The church is a cultural monument and can be toured. It is lit up at night. Alongside the stone is a rock that was installed in commemoration of the Latvian riflemen. |
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On the right bank of the Bērze River and in the western part of Dobele, the castle hill and its fortified forecastle were occupied between the 10th and 13th centuries, with an ancient town at its foot (currently the square between Tērvetes Street and the Liepāja highway). As was common, the Livonian Order used this ancient Semigallian castle hill to build a brick castle between 1335 and 1347. The castle was sacked during the 18th century, and its fairly impressive and beautiful ruins have been conserved. A viewing platform is part of the charm. |
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This ancient Courlandian castle hill has remnants of an ancient city. Historical sources indicate that in 1263, the Courlandians handed the castle over to the Livonian Order without a battle and that the castle was then burned down. The name of the place, Skābaržkalns, has to do with the name of the city, because hornbeam trees in the area were once known as grobi. |
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Farm "Puteni" features fowl and pets, as well as a hike “along the path of Baron von Behr.” The owners teach visitors about traditional annual rituals, including the preparation of caraway seed cheese and other Latvian dishes. |
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The Rudbārži Estate was built at the request of Baroness Thea von Firks from the aristocratic dynasty. After a reconstruction in 1883, the building became an ornate example of Mannerism and Renaissance architecture, with decorative finishing and a larger size. On December 15, 1905, the building was torched by revolutionaries. The restoration began three years later under the leadership of architect L. Reinier. The castle has a holiday hall with two marble fireplaces, the parquet in some of the rooms dates back to the early 20th century, and the outdoor doors have metal engravings. The castle was reconstructed in 1938. It housed a German field hospital during World War II, while after the war it housed a school for forestry workers. In 1962, the Rudbārži school moved into the building, which is now named after Oskars Kalpaks. A commemorative plaque outside the building is devoted to the Kalpaks battalion. During Latvia’s liberation battles, on January 22, 1919, the Bolsheviks occupied Skrunda, and seven days later, Kalpaks’ battalion attacked from the direction of the Rudbārži Estate. After a three-hour battle, the victory was won, with the battalion taking over a strategic line near the banks of the Venta River. This was the first victory for Kalpaks’ men after many retreats, and that inspired the rest of the liberation battles. |
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The norther part of the Liepāja fortress includes the so-called military port, which was opened to the public after the restoration of Latvia’s independence. The forts, defensive batteries, the Orthodox Sea Cathedral of St Nicholas, a water tower, a sports hall, the port’s prison, the northern breakwater, and the rotating bridge of Oskars Kalpaks are all interesting destinations. |
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The Jelgava Castle stands between the Lielupe and Driksa rivers. The Baroque castle was designed by the well known Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, and this was the most important piece of early work that he did. The Latvian Agriculture University is housed in the castle today. A museum was established in 1968. +371-6300-5617. The socle story of the south-eastern wing has the graves of rulers from the Duchy of Courland – members of the Kettler and Byron dynasties, which ruled from 1569 to 1791. There are 18 restored sarcophagi here. |
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The rock is in the square outside the Skrunda Cultural Centre. It was installed in 2005 in honour of the victory of Col Oskars Kalpaks and his battalion over the Bolsheviks. During the Latvian liberation battles, on January 22, 1919, the Bolsheviks occupied Skrunda. Kalpaks’ battalion headed toward the town on January 29 from the Rudbārži Estate. After a three-hour battle, the victory was won, with the battalion taking over a strategic line near the banks of the Venta River. This was the first victory for Kalpaks’ men after many retreats, and that inspired the rest of the liberation battles. |
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Near the A9 road and to the West of the Batari homestead, the monument commemorates a battle between the brigade of General Jānis Balodis and Bolshevik troops on March 22, 1919. The monument was consecrated in 1936.
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The late Baroque and early Classicism building was commissioned by Duke Peter Byron of Courland and Zemgale, and it was built between 1773 and 1776 on the basis of a design by a Danish architect. It was the castle of Duchess Anna. The first university in Latvia, Academia Petrina was established here in 1775 and named after Duke Peter. The first observatory was installed at the academy in 1772, and a high school was in the building during the age of the Russian Empire. Among graduates are distinguished Latvians such as Krišjānis Barons, Jānis Alunāns and Jānis Čakste, as well as the Lithuanian Antanas Smetona. The Jelgava Museum of History and Art took over the building in 1952, and in 1975 it was named after the Old Master Ģederts Eliass (1887-1975). The exhibition speaks to the history of the city and surrounding area during and after the period of the Duchy of Courland and Zemgale. Outside the impressive building are four cannons from the period of the duchy, as well as monument to Eliass that was designed in 1987 by the sculptor Jānis Zariņš. Another monument, “Lāčplēsis and the Black Knight,” was designed by the sculptor Kārlis Jansons and commemorates the liberators of Jelgava. |
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The No. 94 Driving School of the Soviet Navy back in Soviet times now houses the Liepāja No. 3 Elementary School.
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The birthplace of Latvia’s first prime minister and, later, president, Kārlis Ulmanis (1877-1942) was turned into a museum in 1993. The homestead has undergone unbelievable transformation during the past two decades. The landscape has been cleaned up, and buildings that were lost or were in poor shape have been rebuilt. There are a house, an ancillary building, a cattle shed and barn and a granary. The exhibition focuses on the life of Ulmanis, featuring an impressive collection of agricultural equipment and instruments, including Latvia’s largest wooden butter churn. |
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The wooden building was erected in the late 19th century and features a museum which demonstrates the way in which people lived more than 100 years ago. Exhibits include household objects, the Rucava folk costume, socks and decorated mittens. Various events involving discussions, singing, games, dancing and weaving are organised, as are cultural and educational programmes such as “Evening Activities” and “A Rucava Banquet” with local foods from lower Kurzeme. Latvian cuisine: Buns, sourdough porridge, homemade bread, honey, herbal teas. |
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“Airītes” is a museum found at the place where the first commander of the Latvian Armed Forces, Col Oskars Kalpaks and other Latvian soldiers (including three officers) fell during a battle on March 6, 1919. The public donated money in 1920 to build a monument, and it was unveiled on September 3, 1922. In 1935, work began on a building that was proposed by the Col Kalpaks Battalion organisation, the plan being to exhibit items related to Kalpaks’ battles. It was opened a year later. The monument was destroyed during the Soviet era, and the building housed a post office and some flats. The memorial was restored during the national Renaissance in 1988 and 1989, and on November 11, 1990, the museum was reopened. During renovations in 2007, the second floor burned down. The museum and exhibition were renewed in 2013. The exhibits speak to Kalpaks’ life during World War I and Latvia’s liberation battles. Employees regularly organise commemorative events in honour of Kalpaks, as well as celebrations of Lāčplēsis (Veterans’) Day. |
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Durbe is the smallest town in Latvia with a distinguished history, as well as the smallest city in the country in terms of population (some 500 residents). Durbe was first mentioned in a Courlandian document. In 1260, there was a legendary battle at Durbe between the joint forces of the Livonian Order and the German Order and local tribes, including Courlandians who left the German forces to join the tribes. One of Latvia's first professional gardeners, Sīmanis Klevers (1834-1922) lived and worked in Durbe, and it is thanks to him that the local gardens feature many rare types of apple trees. The herald of Durbe, which was approved in 1925 features a silver apple tree. Several local farms have fruit orchards, and there are many active gardeners. An apple festival is held each September in Durbe. |
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The exhibit features information about the history of the Džūkste and Lestene parishes, as well as the events and consequences of World War II. Donations are requested from those who visit the museum. |
