Selected objects

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	The Dimantas stonemason workshop	The craftsman produces gravestones, commemorative plaques and stone sculptures on the basis of orders from clients. He is prepared to tell you about a stonemason’s work and demonstrate his skills.
	The “Burviga Razna” leisure facility	This facility is on the southern shore of Latvia’s second-largest lake with a lovely view of it. Lettigalian foods are prepared from local ingredients, some of which are grown on site. Latvian cuisine: Cottage cheese pierogi and potato dumplings with cream sauce.
	Viskuzu sala	This is Latvia’s largest lake island and is found in the middle of Lake Usma. The island is restricted to protect old stands of pine, as well as various plants and birds.
	Upeslici Farm	The farm is on the Right Bank of the Venta River. It breeds goats and makes cheese. Visitors can taste the cheese and buy products. Orders are accepted in advance.
	Dalios Ėmuzytės ekologiska kazu saimnieciba	Kazas piena produkti, ēdieni no kazas izcelsmes produktiem, izglītošanās programmas.
	Bijusi Grobinas dzelzcela stacijas eka	Taisnā Celtnieku iela ir bijušās Liepājas – Aizputes šaursliežu dzelzceļa (celta 1900. gadā, 49 km gara) līnijas „trase”, kuras malā (Celtnieku ielā 50) redzama bijusī dzelzceļa stacijas ēka.
	The “Piano” restaurant	The restaurant is in the Promenade Hotel, which was established at historical port docks in Liepāja. It works with local farmers and fishermen and offers live music on weekends. Latvian cuisine: Mutton soup, baked plaice or catfish filet, cod prepared according to traditional fishermen’s recipes, crepes. Special foods: Freshly caught fish with grilled vegetables.
	The “Kupfernams” café	The café and guest house, located in the centre of Ventspils, is housed by a classical 19th century wooden building that used to belong to the Kupfer family and is listed as European Heritage. Latvian cuisine: farmer's breakfast, oat or semolina porridge, potato pancakes.
	Svente	The Svene Nature Park is in the central part of the Augšzeme highlands, and Lake Svente is at its centre. This is one of the cleanest lakes in Latvia. There is also Egļukalns Hill, which offers one of the most beautiful views in all of Zemgale from its viewing tower. Visitors can gaze at the hillocks and lakes of the Svente area. Egļukalns Hill also has ski trails and a nature trail.
	Medaji	Bathhouse on the shore of Jugla river for families (not intended for noisy events). The maximum number of persons - 6 persons. Variety of activities available for parents (Russian bath, fishing in pond, the latest newspapers) and kids (games, trampoline, novus, bicycles, feeding rabbits). Bathhouse is freshly renovated and well-maintained, it is possible to order dinner, breakfast. Bathhouse is located 25 km from Riga, it is reachable by bus. The price depends on the service used and the number of persons.
	Kiruvere Viking Festival and Viking ship	How did people live 1,000 years ago? What clothes did they wear? What tools and appliances were used? Answers to these and many other questions will be found at Kiruvere Viking Festival, held annually in July with re-enactors from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Finland. The Viking ship Äge sails the lake from May to October. A nature trail nearby is open for walks all year round.
	Piemineklis boja gajusajiem jurniekiem un zvejniekiem Liepaja	Atrodas Kūrmājas prospekta turpinājumā pie gājēju ietves, kas ved uz jūru. Piemineklis (uzstādīts 1977. g.) simbolizē sievieti, kas gaida mājās pārnākam savu vīrieti.
	Durbes ezera plavas	Nature restricted area includes eastern side of the lake with Lanupe River and North-east and South-east coastal areas. Restricted area has been established for protection of birds and floodplain meadows of the lake. To see the nature restricted area visitors do not have to enter it. There are great view points with wind generators of Grobina on the background from the road Vecpils – Rava – Aistere. Coastal areas which are not included in the restricted area are perfectly suitable for bird watching. There is located the smallest city by its population in Latvia to the South from the lake.
1 day	Walk the Kihnu Island, Estonia	Kihnu Island is the largest island in the Gulf of Rīga and the seventh largest island in Estonia. Its total area is 16.9 km², the island is 7 km long and up to 3.3 km wide. The former seal hunter and fishermen’s island, with around 600 inhabitants, is currently eager to maintain its identity in spite of everything. The unique characteristics of the Kihnu cultural space, like the lifestyle of the community, the diverse cultural traditions, the Kihnu language, music, national costumes and nature, are included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list. A coastal route that goes through four villages – Sääre, Linaküla, Rootsiküla and Lemsi - will help you to discover the cultural and natural values of Kihnu Island. You can visit Kihnu Museum all year round and get insight into the history of the island, including the life of the famous local captain, Kihnu Jõnn. It is also worth seeing Kihnu Church and the cemetery located across from the museum. In the summer, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the island, the surrounding sandbanks and the sea from the lighthouse. The commemorative stone by the former house of Kihnu Jõnn introduces you to the island’s legendary “wild captain”.
	55 marites	This is a family company in the Madona Administrative District, which offers natural herbal teas and spices. All of the ingredients come from Latvia, and the company manufactures more than 70 kinds of teas that are made of a single herb, as well as teas with several herbs. The company has patented a series of medicinal teas and a set of medicinal herbal teas. Since 2014, the company has been certified as a biological processing company. Groups can sign up for tours, as well as master classes related to the preparation, identification and use of teas.
	The “Udensroze” café	The café is in the market square of Vecpiebalga, opposite the Lutheran church. It works with local farmers and sells products from a local smokehouse. Latvian cuisine: Pork crackling, potato pancakes, cold beet soup, roast pork, mutton sausages with sauerkraut, homemade sausages, pike-perch filet, crepes, Piebalga honey, cloudberry jam, strawberry soup with ice cream. Special foods: “Ķencis’ solyanka”.
	The Abullaci farm	The owner of the farm was the first to grow bush blackberries in Latvia in 1996, and today he has whole fields of the berries. He sells berries and plants, offers tours with tastings and consultations, designs gardens, and prepares plans for greenery.
	The Pinnu (Dievekla) Sacrificial Stone	The Pinnu (Dievekļa) Sacrificial Stone is at Ulmale, some 300 m from the Liepāja-Ventspils highway (there are signs). This is a very beautiful and distinct bowl-type rock, and the indentation at the top is 15 cm deep and up to 61 cm in diameter. It is thought that this was an ancient cult location, particularly between the 16^th and 18^th centuries.
	Other viewing areas in and around Sabile	Beautiful views are accessible from the Sabile castle hill (steps, a location for relaxation), Upurkalns Hill (no improvements) and Briņķpedvāle, which part of the Pedvāle Open-Air Art Museum. There are also the Drubaži nature trails. The road between Kandava and Sabile which runs along the right bank of the Abava and the Aizdzire-Kalnmuiža road which runs on the left bank of the Abava also offer beautiful landscapes.
	The Hercogs Jekabs saloon	The saloon is in the centre of Jēkabpils near the Daugava River dam. It offers exotic dishes. Latvian cuisine: Cheese salad, wild mushroom soup, ramekin of chicken or pork, strawberry soup with ice cream.