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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 Spalvas pa gaisu in RigaREAD MORESeaside 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 MORELibava Hotel 2009-07-23
Libava Hotel is situated in the pristine area, the Tradecanal, in the city centre of Liepaja. The hotel pier and nearby lake offer boat mooring as well as comfortable accommodation for its guests. Glamorous breakfast is offered in the palm garden, in the open fire room, in the cafe or in your room! If that is your choice for breakfast, just imagine what other choices you can have at Libava! READ MOREHotel Raibie Logi2016-06-24
Hotel Raibie Logi in Ventspils, Latvia offers an award winning stay in a central part of the city, and is ideal for leisure and business travellers to rest close to sport, leisure, entertainment facilities, business and shopping centre. Rooms are clean and cozy with different choices, some with shared kitchen, lounge, TV and bathroom, others completely private, and they have family rooms suitable for children too. Hotel Raibie Logi has wheelchair accessible rooms for disabled guests, and breakfast is included in the room rate, there's also a parking lot in the inner yard, and they offer bike rentals. Ideal for small events, seminars and banquets up to 20 people, they welcome everyone, and look forward to your visit.READ MOREThe 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 MOREPils 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