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Pie Melekiem sākas dabas lieguma teritorija. Meleku
krastmala būtiski mainījās 2005. g. orkāna laikā.
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Along with the Nagļu ponds, these are Latvia’s largest fishing ponds. They were established on the flood-land peat areas of Lake Lubāns in the 1970s, when the hydrotechnical system of the lake was first established. The Lubāna-Gaigalava road bisects the Kvāpāni-Īdeņa ponds. There are three bird-watching towers on the dams of the ponds. The ponds are a major location for water bird nests, as well as places for migrating birds to rest. There are extensive bird-watching opportunities in the area.
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This farm is where the Latvian author Rūdolfs Blaumanis (1863-1908), founder of modern dramaturgy in Latvia, lived and worked. The farm has been restored, and it is a typical leased farm in Vidzeme with eight wooden buildings. Educational events and tours are available, featuring family celebrations, the mischief of little imps, and farm work. You can taste Latvian porridge, pancakes, tea, and wine “from the sweet bottle.” |
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The grave of Ida Apsāne, who was known as the “moon daughter” of the great Latvian poet and playwright Rainis can be found in the old Lašu Lutheran Cemetery, which is 200 m to the North of the Lašu Lutheran Church. The text on the grave reads “Ida Marie Apsahn, b. March 23, 1867, d. April 10, 1887.” Other members of her family are also buried here. |
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Štikāni Old-Believers Prayer House. The construction works of the church were held in 40s of the 20
th century on the site of the previous church built by brothers Rogozini. You should see Gospel (the protected
art object).
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Baznīca atrodas Sodu ielā (Sodų gatve) 8. Tās pirmsākumi meklējami 1409. g. (viena no vecākajām Lietuvas baznīcām), kad Lietuvas dižkunigaitis Vītauts Dižais izveidoja Traķu apgabala baznīcu. Dievnams joprojām ir pazīstams ar 1123. g. Konstantinopolē gleznotās Traķu Dievmātes gleznu, kuru it kā Vītautam 1390. g. uzdāvinājis Bizantijas ķeizars Emanuels Paleologs II. Šis fakts gan ir jāuzskata par leģendu, ko aprakstījis vēsturnieks Albertas Vijūkas – Kojalavičius, jo 1645 g. gleznas restaurācijas laikā noskaidrojās, ka tā ir tapusi 15 gs. beigās vai 16. gs. sākumā. Traķu Dievmātes glezna ir pirmā Lietuvas pāvesta vainagotā glezna (vainagošanas ceremonija notika 1718 g.), pēc kuras brīnumus piedzīvojuši daudzi ticīgie - gan katoļi, gan pareizticīgie, gan pagāni, gan tatāri. Latvijā - Aglonas bazilikā atrodas šīs gleznas kopija, ko uzskata par svētu! Vislabākais skats uz baznīcu, Traķu ezerpili un Traķiem paveras no klaja paugura Galves (Galvė) ezera ziemeļu krastā. |
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This area is full of coastline meadows, lagoons, muddy little lakes and sandy shallows, all full of reeds. This area of the eastern shore of the Bay of Rīga is found between Ainaži and Kuiviži. The Randa meadows are an enormously important location for water birds and rare plants – some 500 in all. A new bird-watching tower and a nature trail have been established for those who wish to study the meadows.
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Renda is a very old town, first mentioned in historical sources in 1230. During the 13th century, Renda was one of the centres of the ancient Courlandian land of Vanema. When Courland was split up in 1235, Renda was taken over by the German Order, and local residents were forcibly drafted into its military. During the age of the Duchy of Courland (1562-1795), the region flourished despite wars, the bubonic plague and other problems, particularly during the rule of Duke Jacob (1642-1682). During the 17th century, Renda became something of a manufacturing centre, churning out timber products, with local lime kilns, watermills, flax weaving facilities, a glass factory and a boiling house for saltpetre and soap. Wine, perfumes and barrels were produced in Renda, as was cast iron for nails and many other things. The court at the Jelgava Castle loved the sour wines from Renda. All of this was destroyed during the Great Northern War (1700-1721). During the 19th century, a chemicals factory was built on the site of the burned Renda castle, and nearby was one of the largest leather tanning plants in Kurzeme, along with a manufacturing facility for turpentine. Cultural life began to develop in parallel to this. Renda suffered much during the two world wars and the subsequent Soviet repressions. The so-called Courelian Battalion of partisans went into the forests after the occupation to continue their struggle against the Soviet regime. Renda today is a small and quiet village with the Lielrenda Estate, a local church, the “devil’s boat” at the Abava River, and the Īvande waterfalls. |
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The distance from Riga to Tallinn is more than 300 km and it takes approx. 5 hours by bus. Therefore we suggest stopping on the way for a brief excursion to a herb farm and lunch in a country pub. This stopover is approx. 1.5 hours’ drive from Riga, just at that point when one needs to stretch one’s legs and enjoy a change of scene. The visit will give an insight in rural life and it may surprise visitors to learn how well Latvians understand nature, knowing and using herbs for food, health and beauty. After the excursion, the group will have lunch in a country pub serving meals made from locally grown ingredients. |
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The Kaigari farm is in the Mežotne Parish of the Bauska Administrative District and specialises in grain farming. The farm makes active use of EU funding, some of which has been used to buy modern agricultural equipment. The farm has some 400 ha of land, and the apple orchard offers a very beautiful landscape, including the Lielupe River valley. |
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The first building of the church was built in 1641. The fourth building of the church was only built in 1856 – during the times of Pastor Johann Wilhelm Knierim. Its altar painting – The Crucified Christ (Golgotha) was painted in 1856 by Jozeps Millers, who was influenced by the altar piece in Munich Louis Church created by his teacher Peter Cornelius. An epitaph of Baroness Auguste Amalija von Pistohlkros, the sister of the owner of Bīriņi Manor and the patroness of the church, was immured in the memorial wall. Construction of the tower was completed on 11 June 1856, as evidenced by a memorial plaque on the wall of the church with an inscription “Erbaut von August Pistolkors 1856”. The church was consecrated in 1864. And a year later an organ by Martin Company with 8 registers, which was extended to 14 registers in 1903, was installed in the church. Unfortunately, the organ was destroyed in WW2. Saulkrasti (Pēterupe) Evangelical Lutheran Church survived both World War 2 and the Soviet period. The Soviet era was one of the most difficult times for the church, because many churches in the area were destroyed, pastors were discharged and the congregation fell apart. The Pēterupe congregation remained. As an architectural monument the church was lucky enough to undergo roof repairs of the tower even during Soviet times. Funds were granted by the Chairlady of the Executive Committee Ņina Manzūrova. |
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This is an important territory for the protection of reefs. It is opposite the Salacgrīva Administrative District and covers 3,577 hectares. The marine part of the “Rocky Shore of Vidzeme” nature reserve is a part of the territory.
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Kazas piena produkti, ēdieni no kazas izcelsmes produktiem, izglītošanās programmas. |
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A Latvian traditional farm with a herd of some 150 goats, offering tours of the farm and cheese for sale. They offer also home-made ice-cream from the goat milk and a soup made on open-fire. Also latvian traditional sauna is available. The products can also be bought at the little market in Straupe. |
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Vijciema čiekurkalte ir viena no retajām vēsturiskajām čiekurkaltēm Eiropā, kas celta 19. gadsimtā, un ir ne vien teicami saglabājusies līdz mūsdienām, bet arī, izmantojot vairāk nekā 100 gadus senas iekārtas, čiekurkaltē arvien tiek žāvēti čiekuri, lai iegūtu augstas kvalitātes meža sēklas. Pateicoties ēkas bagātajai vēsturei un senajām čiekuru žāvēšanas tradīcijām, Vijciema čiekurkalte ir iecienīts tūristu objekts, kas piesaista vēstures, dabas un tehnoloģiju interesentus. Vijciema čiekurkaltes apmeklētājiem ir iespēja doties izzinošā ekskursijā gan individuāli, gan grupās. Ekskursijas laikā ir iespēja atklāt čiekurkaltes vēsturi, skatīt čiekuru apstrādes cikla demonstrāciju, kā arī uzzināt, kur, kā un kāpēc čiekuri tiek lasīti. Ekskursijas un individuālos apmeklējumus iepriekš jāpiesaka, zvanot 26478620. Cena
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Interesanta dažāda vecuma ēku ieskauta gājēju ieliņa (gājēju daļa ~ puskilometrs), kura var novērot pilsētas arhitektūras stilu attīstību no 17. - 20. gs. Šeit tāpat kā citur Kuldīgā var apskatīt un nofotografēt pilsētai raksturīgos virsgaismas lodziņus un greznās un daudzveidīgās ēku durvis. Te vērts pasēdēt arī krodziņā! |
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Visiting a blacksmith has always been something special. Does this job still exist, and is it still importance? Some may wonder who is a blacksmith is in the first place. The DUDU Nests open-air smithy will answer all of your questions. The blacksmith will teach you all about his profession, talking about the tools and materials that are necessary, the relevant traditions and the everyday work of blacksmiths today. You can forge your own nail to test the difficulty of the work. The blacksmith will happily attend your event with his open-air forge. This is perfect for students, smaller children, wedding guests or individual visitors.
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Atrodas Sedas purvā (Sedas dabas takas malā) ar plašu skatu uz izstrādātajām kūdras platībām. Sedas taku ieteicams izstaigāt vietējā gida pavadībā T: + 371 2636162. |
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This manor is a prime example of classical architecture in Estonia. Since 2002 Saku manor is also a recreational centre. |
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A farm and holiday house in the hilly landscape of Vidzeme, Cēsis 35 km. The hosts produce marmalade sweets from organically certified rye bread and other products, bake rye tin loaves, and make rye gingerbread dough, as well as the bread drink kvass. They also make jewellery and handicrafts. Produce can be purchased. |
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