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Aptuveni 0,5 km dienvidos no Mežotnes pilskalna atrodas Vīna kalns, kas līdzīgi kā Mežotnes pilskalns, ir veidots, izmantojot Lielupes ielejas stāvās krastu nogāzes, tās pārveidojot. Vietvārds ir it kā radies no stāsta, ka šeit parādījies dievgalds ar maizi un vīnu. Vīna kalnu ar Mežotnes pilskalnu savieno jauka koka laipa, kas ved pa Lielupes ielejas pamatkrasta lejas daļu. |
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Roman Catolic Church of Puša was built in 1743. Financed by Count Šadurskis; managed by Jesuits
mission. There is on organ and 3 altars in the church.
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The restaurant is located in the first five-star hotel located outside the cities in Latvia, in a beautiful place with a story and a future - in Amatciems. Chefs use local, natural products to prepare meals and serve them with a contemporary interpretation and an emphasis on taste and quality. |
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Today it seems unbelievable that just 20 years ago there were buildings on the coastline with massive projectors that were rolled onto a platform at night so as to shed light on the nearby sea and beach and to look for potential violators of the border regime. Only the buildings and the ruins of the platform are still there – they have been seriously damaged by the waves of the sea.
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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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Located at Daugavas Street 58 in Skrīveri, this was the first home of the Andrejs Upītis (1877-1970). It was built in 1908, but the one that is there now was built on the foundations of the first one in 1921. The building houses a museum which features the life and work of the writer, including the writing his great novel “The Green Earth.” There is a garden around the building. In 1952, Upītis gifted the house and garden to the state. The museum offers tours and educational programmes. |
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Café Roomassaare is located near Kuressaare, providing a picturesque view of the Roomassaare yacht pier. In the summer season, the café mostly prepares dishes from local products, offering both locals and tourists a simple and clean combination of local flavours. A lot of fish as well! |
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The Sierštelle factory is in the centre of Ogre, just half an hour from Rīga by car. The local “Police Academy” leisure venue offers cheese-based dishes from Sierštelle, as well as the sale of cheeses. Sierštelle offers 31 kinds of cheese, including savoury and sweet cheeses. One special recipe was born right there in Ogre at the popular Swimming Spa. |
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Livonian Community House at Kolka was opened in 2019. It is a place where you can get to know the Livonian culture of Northern Kurzeme, learn about traditional activities, listen to the sound of the language, and get an idea of the cultural and historical heritage of the coast. In House you can organize and attend cultural events, seminars, trainings, exhibitions, and also receive tourism information. |
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The shallow and mostly overgrown (65% of its surface) Lake Engure is one of those Latvian lakes which are most favoured by birds. It is a location which is governed by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, and 186 species of nesting birds have been identified there. The area is also distinguished by great botanical diversity (more than 800 kinds of plants). The coastline varies between sandy beaches and seashore meadows. There are forests, fishing villages and damp areas which ensure a great diversity in landscapes and species. The flood-land plains of the lake and the sea are grazing grounds for wild livestock – horses, blue cows, etc. Several bird-watching towers are open to visitors, as is the Orchid trail. The Centre for Ornithological Research is located on the eastern bank of Lake Engure. A unique floating house built by ornithologists is located on the lake. The territory is appropriate not just for holiday-makers, but also for hikers, bicyclists and bird-watchers. A leisure area and a small exhibition are located close to the ornithological research centre. |
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The local museum offers an interesting and extensive exhibit related to World War II at the Kurzeme fortress and the fate of Latvian soldiers who took part in the war. There are also exhibits related to the history of World War I and World War II, complete with a collection of civilian and military objects. Among them – a YI-2 airplane, an armoured personnel carrier, a Red Army tank, and all of the trenches and bunkers of the relevant era.
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This is one of the most expressive estates built in the style of Romanticism. Dating back to the 19th century, it is on a peninsula in Astravo, which can easily be reached from Biržu along the longest wooden bridge in Lithuania, crossing Lake Širvenos. Covering 18 ha, the mixed-plan park was installed from 1851 until 1862. Local fir trees, linden trees and pine trees grow in the park. |
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In the 19th century at the seaside of Skulte, a small village formed, which was inhabited by fishermen. The name “Zvejniekciems” (Fishermen’s village) arose from the population's main activity. In 1967 the Skulte part of Zvejniekciems was added to the Saulkrasti township. Nowadays Zvejniekciems is the home of Skulte Port, and the rocky beach of Zvejniekciems is located between the port and Saulkrasti Beach, while the village itself can be proud of the creative heritage left by the architect Marta Staņa (1913–1972). |
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Mini zooloģiskais dārzs Brocēnu novadā, kur iespējams gan apskatīt, gan samīļot dažādus dzīvniekus lauku vidē. Sētā ir arī ugunskura vieta un nojume, kur patverties lietus laikā.
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This workshop manufactures belts, bags, jewellery (pendants, brooches, bracelets), as well as covers. It offers book binding services and prepares souvenirs. Tours are available for groups of up to 50 people. You can try your own hand at the crafts, taste teas, and cook soups on an open fire. |
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The Apriķi Lutheran Church is, for good reason, known as one of the most beautiful churches in Kurzeme. It was owned by the Osten-Zacken dynasty in the past, built in the 17th century, and rebuilt in 1710. The wooden interior is in the Rococo style with elements of the Baroque, and it dates to the mid-18th century. It is amazingly ornate. The beautiful ceiling paintings, which were produced by a Prussian painter called Rode, were painted between 1744 and 1746. |
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A place where you can enjoy nature and food. The tavern Kogre got its name from Seven Fish Soup - crucian (koger), is the seventh fish. The owner is a fisherman, and together with his wife he prepares various dishes from his catch. |
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Small style hotel (6 rooms) - a cafe located in the historical center of Aluksne, 10 minutes walk from the Livonian castle ruins. Many of the hotel’s rooms have wonderful views, including to Alūksne Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cultural Center, art school, lake. Alūksne Castle Island or Marija Island is nearby; from there you can get to Tempļakalns park via a pedestrian bridge. Prepare your own fresh (frozen) berry ice cream, cakes and custom dishes. Seasonally offers different varieties of fruits and berries: strawberries, apples, pears. Orchard 3 km from the town with 1000 fruit trees. |
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Fishermen along the seashore of the Baltic Sea love Laikas. They can hope to catch plaice, cod and eels, after which the owners of the farm will cook tasty fish soup or smoke the fish. You can help out in the process. |
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A scenic and tradition-rich stretch of the Forest Trail symbolised by the onion. Onions were brought to the region by Old Believers in the 17th century. Ladies and gentlemen selling home-made onion strings on the roadside have become somewhat of a business card of the villages. The villages on the twenty-four kilometre stretch of road between Varnja and Kallaste are connected by the tourist route called Onion Road. The landscape is decorated by colourful wooden houses, small fish shops and a restaurant where you can enjoy tea made in the samovar, true to the traditions of Old Believers. You can visit the Kostja’s onion farm, where the host welcomes the guests and shows them onion cultivation. It is also worth visiting the Chicory Museum in Kolkja to get acquainted with the history of chicory cultivation in row villages near Lake Peipus. At the end of the trail you will reach Alatskivi, where the famous Alatskivi Castle is located. |
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