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Welcome to Latvia

For travellers, the best thing about Latvia is that it is so compact. Its 500 km of sandy beaches are easily reached from historical towns, where medieval hanseatic foundations support baroque and art nouveau buildings, that become venues for cultural festivals during the summer. Families of storks happily give their seal of approval to the unspoilt nature, fresh air and clean water around them. In addition to Riga, its spectacular gateway, there are 6 other UNESCO world heritage listed sites. A trading hub for over 800 years, it is well versed in welcome. With such a variety, Latvia is best enjoyed slowly. 

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  • Mediaeval German crusader palace in Latgale.
    Historically significant castles and manors

    The palaces and castles of Riga, Rundāle, Cēsis, Turaida, Bauska and others have played an important role in Latvian, Baltic and even European history. Formerly, they served as a base for German crusaders; more recently, famous architects and craftsmen from all over Europe have added their touch to them, leaving excellent creations for the generations to come.

  • Woodden house in Pardaugava form 19th century.
    Pārdaugava wooden architecture

    Only about a 40 minute walk from the centre of Riga, arriving at the left bank of the Daugava River – in Pārdaugava – it seems that you have arrived into a different place. No trace of urban crowds, of modern architecture, but, on the contrary, it feels like having arrived in the 19th century.