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Latvia is an ancient link between west and east. Prior to occupation by the Soviet Union, Latvia was one of the most dynamic parts of Europe. Since the collapse of the Soviet system, Latvia has been struggling to regain its strength and place in the world.
Capital city of Latvia, Riga, was established in 1201. Once called the Paris of the north, Riga is the cosmopolitan hub of the Baltics. The Old Town is a feast of elegant and whimsical architecture covering the periods from the Medieval to Art Nouveau. They lie uneasily alongside Soviet-era concrete structures and a sprawling industrial area.
In Riga you'll find good food and nightlife, with a growing international flair. Outside the capital be prepared to step back into history.
Latvia's 531 km coastline is known as the Baltic Riviera. The 150 year old resort of Jurmala (Latvian for ‘seashore') was popular with the Soviets in the 60s and 70s. Many retired ex-military men built stately homes in the Art Nouveau style and now the resort's architecture is as much a draw card as the 30km sandy beach. Over one third of the 12,000 buildings are considered historic, with 1,000 protected by UNESCO
Regions in Latvia
Situated in western Latvia, it roughly corresponds to the counties of KuldÄ«ga, LiepÄja, Saldus, Talsi, Tukums and Ventspils. When combined with... READ MORE
Kekava Municipality is a municipality in Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2009 by merging Balozi town, Daugmale parish and Kekava parish.... READ MORE
Latgale or Latgalian is one of the four historical and cultural regions of Latvia with a large population of ethnic Russians.... READ MORE
Riga is the largest city in the Baltic states. The Historic Centre of Riga has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city is particularl... READ MORE
Semigallia, also spelled Semigalia, or in Latvian Zemgale is a historical region of Latvia, sometimes also including a part of Lithuania.... READ MORE
Featured Businesses
Visit Ozo Golf Club in RigaREAD MOREHotel of the Olympic Centre2016-06-26
Hotel of the Olympic Centre in Ventspils, Latvia offers cozy and comfortable rooms for short term and longer stays, ideal for sportsmen, tourists and business people. There are choices of twin, triple and semi-lux rooms and one suite all equipped with TV, WIFI internet and shower cabins and additional beds for children or a crib can be arranged, they also have laundry facilities. Hotel of the Olympic Centre has a conference hall for groups up to 30, equipped with all you need for presentations, and the H20 Cafe caters to lunch, coffee, snacks and meal. Guests staying at the Hotel of the Olympic Centre are ideally located close to a fitness centres, a bathhouse, skating rink, other sports and recreation facilities include a water park, adventure park, Spa and much more, come for an unforgettable stay.READ MORE
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.READ MOREEUROPA CITY AMRITA2009-07-23
Four star EUROPA CITY AMRITA hotel in Liepaja, offers 83 deluxe/luxury rooms, 2 room suites and 8 disabled access rooms in the center of city near the Trade channel and white sand beach. The hotel offers banqueting, conference, a restaurant and Grill bar facilities. Pets allowed. READ MORE
Visit Spalvas pa gaisu in RigaREAD MOREThe Parkhotel Roze 2009-07-23
The Parkhotel Roze located in Liepaja, offer comfortable rooms on three floors as well as accommodation in apartments which have separate entrances and are equipped as individual flats.READ MOREHotel Kolumbs2009-07-23
Hotel Kolumbs is located in Liepaja, one of the most beautiful cities of Latvia, in the pearl of the region of Kurzeme and offers hotel rooms, a spa, restaurant, Billiard Room and Leisure Complex for guests at the hotel. READ MORE