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The tower of St John’s Lutheran Church in Cēsis, which is one of the oldest stone buildings in Vidzeme, offers a view of the historical centre of Cēsis, and a wide area all the way to Zilaiskalns Hill. There is also the western tower of the ruins of the Cēsis castle, one of the strongest fortresses of the Livonian Order in the Baltic region, and it offers a grand view of the castle’s park.
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Nelielā izmēra ēka (balts ķieģeļu mūris, ar dēļiem apšūts zems tornis) atrodas Liepājas – Klaipēdas šosejas (A 11) malā. 20. gadsimta sākumā tā kalpojusi kā lūgšanu nams, taču tā paša gadsimta vidū pārbūvēta, uzceļot torni. |
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Pirtnieka pakalpojumi, dažādi pirts rituāli. Viesiem ir iespēja iegādāties produktus no ārstniecības augiem - tējas, sīrupus, ziedes, salātus; tāpat arī piedalīties radošajās meistarklasēs tinktūru, masāžas eļļu gatavošanā. Informatīvā lekcija par augiem un pirti, pirts rituāliem. Klusā meža ielokā pieejamas telts vietas, piedāvājumā arī kubla noma un pārvietojamās pirts mucas noma. |
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Garlic growing and processing, farmers’ market. A story about the value of garlic in health and cooking. Offers various garlic spices, teas, pickles, snacks, tasting of food with garlic. For children - garlic painting on canvas, garlic games. |
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Dodieties ekskursijā, lai gūtu ieskatu lauku profesijā un dzīvesveidā, kā arī iegūtu jaunus iespaidus un labu atpūtu visai klasei. Ekskursijas laikā apmeklējiet mini zoo, kur apskatāmas aitas, kazas, Ķīnas lielās cūkas, truši, dažādi eksotiskie dzīvnieki un putni. Bērniem īpašu prieku sagādā saskarsme ar mājdzīvniekiem un Japānas makaka – pērtiķa Nilsona izdarības. Pēc tam apmeklējiet zemnieku saimniecību, kurā izveidots atrakciju parks ar vairāk kā 20 atrakcijām 3,5 hektāru platībā. Ekskursijas noslēgumā dodieties uz atpūtas kompleksu pašā Zemgales sirdī, lai apskatītu vējdzirnavas un izceptu paši savus pīrāgus. |
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Atrodas Valmieras Drāmas teātra ēkas rietumu spārnā. Piedāvā latviešu un pasaules virtuvi, svētdienās - brančus. Sadarbojas ar vietējām zemnieku saimniecībām. |
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From the Markova castle hill, which you will access from the local information trial, you will see a view of the Daugavsargi curve of the Daugava. Further along, you will reach the open shore of the Daugava to see one of the most unique landscapes of Latvia’s river valleys. The Slutišķi village of Old Believers and the mighty Slutišķi cliff will be in the background.
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This territory is Lithuania’s most forested area, and people here have always lived in accordance with nature. Local treasures include berries, mushrooms, honey, clean water from streams and rivers, etc. People here have engaged in various crafts, as well as in beekeeping.
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The old peat quarries is the next place
beyond Ķemeri where vast amounts of
peat were extracted, primarily during the
first period of Latvia’s independence.
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The tour introduces modern day life in rural Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania and includes visits to small farms raising livestock and producing delicious foods, and to ethnographic villages preserving the traditional lifestyle in a contemporary environment. The tour also involves sites of historical and cultural interest. The tour gives a look beyond the usual tourism sites to get to know the three Baltic states more deeply. It starts in the historic Latvian capital, Riga, followed by the Gauja National Park with its castles, manors and walking trails. Climb the tower of medieval Turaida Castle for amazing views over the valley and visit the ancient jewellery master in the castle of the charming town of Cesis. Across the border in Estonia, walk streets with elegant villas at Parnu sea resort before catching a ferry to Saaremma island. Ethnographic Koguva village, ancient churches and windmills are typical of the island, as is an embroidering tradition. Then it's off to Tallinn with its medieval Old Town and to the rocky landscapes of Lahemaa National Park with fishing villages and manors. Try Estonian national dishes at the pub in Altja. Driving back, stop at the university town of Tartu. In Latvia again, visit goat farms and a traditional black bread bakery. Then the tour heads towards the west coast with the cities of Liepaja and, across the border in Lithunaia, Klaipeda. Next is the incredible Curonian Spit. Before Vilnius, take a detour to Grutas Park with its bizarre Soviet statuary. Finish the journey at picturesque Trakai Castle in Lithuania and Rundale Palace in Latvia. |
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St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church of Viļāni. The Church together with the Monastery
of Bernardian Order was built in the middle of the 18th century. It is a national cultural monument. Many
important paintings, sculptures and objects of applied arts have survived here. The Church has an organ and
a fisharmony. The status of national importance was awarded to the architectural monument in 1952.
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The historic stone, on which there is carved over 200 years old boundary-mark, sets the border between the Duchy of Courland and the Russian province. Nowadays, it sets the Babīte and Jelgava district boundary. The stone lies to the East of Kalnciems–Peat road (the south of the swamp Labais purvs) at the edge of a forest firebreak and it can be hard to find. To this end, the description of the road map may help: around 400 m south of the car parking lot at Lily Lake from Kalnciems-Peat road to the right (in the east) turns a forest road which leads down from hills Krāču kalni. It should be around 170 m to go until it abruptly turns to the right (to the southeast). Then you must go in this direction until after ~ 0.5 km to turn to the northeast where after further ~ 0.4 km of the current forest road intersection turn to the north. After ~ 0.4 km turn right (to the east) on a big firebreak, on the left (the north) side of which behind the drainage ditch during the non-leaf period there can be seen a rounded stone. Due to the poor condition of roads, the stone can be reached only on foot. |
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The Dviete Wetlands Nature Park contains a unique natural territory – the ancient Dviete River valley with the Lake Skuķi and the Lake Dviete and the surrounding wetland meadows. During flooding season, these wetlands store up waters from the Daugava River. They absorb a lot of floodwater at first and then slowly return it, thus reducing the level of floods in the Daugava River valley. This process is the reason for the unique ecosystem which exists in this area. It is an important location for plants and birds both during migration and nesting season. The river valley is important for birds during migration and nesting. In 2006, wild cows were released into the meadows. There is also work to improve the tourist infrastructure in the area. |
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Īdeņa graveyard chapel has Catholic church services. Īdeņa chapel was built in 1898 by the foundation
of dean Smilgevičs. The church is devoted to the honor of the Holy Cross. The chapel has a small bell tower
and the weatherboards. You shouldn’t miss the chapel’s special celebration that is the indulgences of St.
Francis of Assisi, stigmata day in September 17.
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Located on the shores of Lake Usma, it provides diverse water- and land-based recreational opportunities, a free picnic area and outdoor fireplace, as well as catering services. |
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The castle hill of Rasnupļi (Opiņķi) is a significant place on the foot of the hill inhabited by ancient Latgalians.
You will notice Velna ala (Devil’s cave) also called small Staburags of Latgale (ancient cult place)
in the right side of the Vīce river. It is a small natural geologically unique formation (length – 3m, width –
2m, high – 0,6m). There are only two such caves in Latvia. There are 5 – 6 m long stalactites.
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Ancient legends say that ship sank in the sea near the old cemetery during a storm and during a worship service. The pastor and members of the congregation volunteered to use a rowboat to save the crew of the ship. Some of the men were rescued, while others were washed ashore. In honour of this tragic, but also happy solution, the captain called the place Feliksberga, or the Lucky Shore. Later it became known as Pilsberga, and it was renamed Jūrkalne only in 1925. |
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Kaunas Castle is the oldest stone castle in Lithuania and interestingly enough, the museum that is inside is also the oldest one in Lithuania. It's possible to take a tour to get know more about Kaunas Castle and also visit the museum where there's not only information about the castle but also about the city of Kaunas itself and much more. |
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This is an authentic Lettigalian farm which dates back to the early 20th century. It features a house, granary, cattle shed, sauna and smithy. Folklore groups perform here. You can celebrate the Summer Solstice, attend a St Michael’s Day market and learn ancient craftsmanship skills. Lettigalian foods are served to groups. |
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Liepene, in the Ventspils District, was once home to a coast guard division. The facilities are now privately owned and offer accommodations to tourists.
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