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Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center
The main purpose of the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center in Ventspils, Latvia is to take part in observations of cosmic sources of natural and artificial radiation. By doing this they accumulate observational data for fundamental and practical research programs in radio astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, geophysics, geodynamics, geodesy, coordinate-time service and other in their own words. The 32-meter fully steerable parabolic, centimetre-wave range antenna RT-32 and a 16-meter diameter antenna RT-16 taken over by the Latvian academy of Science and based at the former Space Communication Center, has promoted the establishment of the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center or VIRAC to take the vision forward. Come for a fascinating visit and enjoy a hike in the area or relaxing day at the beach.
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Bikram Yoga Riga2016-06-27
Bikram Yoga Riga is a studio in Ventspils, Latvia offering classes by certified Bikram Yoga instructors, who still regularly attend seminars around the world continually acquiring knowledge and competence to pass on to those interested in practising Bikram Yoga. Open 7 days a week, the studio not only gives lessons but also sells mats, towels and other products you need for classes. Bikram Yoga Riga have beginner classes and the Bikram Yoga system based on centuries old knowledge is ideally suited to western culture and assists with fighting contemporary problems like stress, burn out, incorrect stance, overeating and much more, and it's a specially developed series of 26 hatha yoga postures and 2 breathing exercises.READ MORE
Escape DanaR2016-06-27
Escape DanaR is an escape room in Ventspils, Latvia offering an intellectual real life game for 2-4 people, where you are locked in a room with the only task being to get out within 60 minutes, can you make it out in time. Work in teams and set the sea wolf free, you will have to rely on each other and communicate, use logic and clues to carry out tasks and unlock the door, it's a mystery that awaits and needs to be solved. Escape DanaR welcomes you to come challenge the Nest of the Sea Wolf and escape from the room saving the sea wolf, it's gripping stuff, not to be missed adventure play.READ MORE
Science and Technology Museum Kurzeme Demo Centre in Ventspils, Latvia offers interactive entertainment, educational adventures, and teaches children the youth and others about the fascinating world of technology. There are interactive exhibitions, creative workshops and other educational activities and here you can launch a rocket into space with the power of your mind using special sensors, or send and receive signals from a satellite, or be an astronaut and take photos, as well as enjoy short films about life in space and other space related topics. There's a 3D stand with models and products, LCD displays with modern welding masks, a RealSoundLab stand, a Kuzerme Demo Centre's car, robotics including the most talkative and friendly robot around, and the upside down goggles are a must try. The Science and Technology Museum Kurzeme Demo Centre has something fun and educational for everyone, enjoy the wall of interactive projections, or the augmented reality of extremely mobile technology, it's all here and much more.READ MORE
Port of Ventspils2016-06-24
The Port of Ventspils run by the Freeport of Ventspils authority in Ventspils, Latvia offers an ice free deep water port for sea transport and transit and is and industrial center of international significance as they say. The Freeport of Ventspil has tugs, terminals and shipping agencies, handles ferry traffic, bunkering and has pilots and a shipyard as well as floating crane, and they offer industrial diving and collection of marine waste, plus have offices for rent. The majority of services are offered by private enterprises operating in the territory of the port, and they can accommodate the largest vessels of the Baltic Sea being the deepest port of the eastern coast, they handle liquid and dry bulk and general cargo.READ MORE
The Adventure Park2016-06-26
The Adventure Park of Ventspils welcomes you to a world of fun and entertainment, active recreation and sports for families and individuals. The have a skiing hill for winter and in summer there's a rope track, they also have amusement rides, bumper cars, bumper boats and trampoline boats and there's a synthetic skating rink, plus the center of the amusement area is decorated by laminar flow fountains. The Adventure Park of Ventspils has a rental centre and cafe in the service building with external terrace, and they feature a driving school for children, paintball, inflatable attractions, catapult, mad rotor, Electrical Rodeo Bulls, hill scooters, hill boarding, bicycle rental with track, a Quadruple trampoline, children's playhouse, tarzan jump and more, here the fun never ends, come play, plus there's a new wake park with rental gear and equipment or bring your own wakeboards and wetsuits, helmet and vest.READ MORE
The House of Crafts2016-06-27
The House of Crafts in Ventspils, Latvia, a branch of the Ventspils Museum has a photo studio, a weaver and pottery workshop as well as a gift shop, and house different exhibitions of arts and crafts. They also host cultural events, which take place regularly, and their location in the oldest school building of the 18th century is itself a contemporary object of culture and tourism. There's a 19th century style classroom open for visitation, and visitors here can enjoy a fascinating journey of old craft tools and craftsmen workshops who tell of the craft history. The House of Crafts also offers other educational programmes including the Family tree and retro photo exhibitions with old cameras and photos including black and white, come enjoy a walk back.READ MORE
The Castle of the Livonian Order2016-06-27
The Castle of the Livonian Order in Ventspils, Latvia houses the Ventspils Museum and is the oldest building in the city, built in the second half of the 13th century, and today is believed to be the oldest medieval fortress in Latvia to have retained its original form. Originally built as a convent house type building, it was various churches throughout the times and even a prison, the castle also housed various administrative institutions and arm units. The Castle of the Livonian Order has and is still undergoing restoration, and the permanent exhibition of the Ventspils Museum is housed here, they even have a digital exhibition of Living History in the attractive castle tower with telepanoramas. There's an education centre for children's activities and they regularly house temporary exhibitions on art and history as well as host concerts and other events.READ MORE
Martas Nams Guest House2016-06-24
Martas Nams Guest House in Ventspils, Latvia is perfect for relaxation being just a short stroll to the beach and Baltic Sea as well as in close proximity to the city centre. Enjoy a wonderful stay near museums and water park attractions in this beautiful wooden architecture property offering 9 renovated rooms designed in light colours with modern interiors featuring WIFI, a TV and kitchenette. Martas Nams Guest House is perfect for the holiday maker, the business traveler and the student, and guest may self cater in a separate kitchen equipped with all the necessary utensils and kitchen appliances. Come for a wonderful stay close to everything, there is also a sauna, furnished terrace and grill for guests use, and the secluded courtyard is perfect for children to play in.READ MORE
Seaside Open-Air Museum2016-06-27
The Seaside Open-Air Museum of Ventspils, Latvia is a branch of the Ventspils Museum founded in 1954, and here indoor and outdoor museum collections delight reflecting the life of Latvian and Liv fishermen and farmers. The collection includes more than 20 000 items, the largest being a windmill and the smallest a needle used to attach float nets to a line. The Seaside Open-Air Museums all time favourite attraction is the narrow gauge railway with a long history going back, the open air exhibition also includes a selection of anchors and here they hold annual traditional festivals, and in summer season craft workers are seen weaving and a smith and potter give demonstrations, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE
Pils Restorans Livonija2016-06-27
Pils Restorans Livonija in Ventspils, Latvia is a stunning and unique medieval restaurant in the Livonian Order Castle open for breakfast, lunch and dinner offering romantic and beautiful culinary journeys. The world of food awaits with mouthwatering game dishes and other different culinary traditions and secrets to entice, surprise and satisfy as they say, and they have and excellent drinks menu to compliment meals as well as fantastic cocktails. Pils Restorans Livonija is the perfect destination for celebrations, banquets, presentations and events, they also host Live music on Fridays, come for an unforgettable dining experience in historic surrounds.READ MORE