The name of Lielvārde (Leenewarde at the time) first appeared in 1201 in the Indriķis Chronicles. There is, however, archeological evidence at Dievukalns that Baltic tribes inhabited the area as early as three thousand years ago. In 1992 Lielvārde was awarded city status. As a result of territorial reforms, in 2004 the city of Lielvārde […]
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Working hours Mon.8:00 – 18:00Tue.8:00 – 17:00Wed.8:00 – 17:00Thu.8:00 – 17:00Fri.8:00 – 16:00 Smiltene is a delightful little town with beautiful parks, blooming streets and low-rise buildings enveloped in flourishing gardens. Smiltene stands out with the beautiful Abuls river valley and the surrounding park. Smiltene County was established on 1st July 2009 unifying Smiltene City and eight surrounding […]
Preili Municipality includes: Preili town, Aizkalne Rural Municipality, Peleci Rural Municipality, Preili Rural Municipality and Sauna Rural Municipality. The municipality was established on October 24, 2000 by uniting Preili town, Aizkalne Rural Municipality and Preili Rural Municipality. In 2009 Sauna and Peleci Rural Municipalities joined Preili Municipality. Preili Municipality area of territory: 364,41 km2 Preili town […]
In the north-east of Latvia, in the Aluksne highland, at the shores of Lake Aluksne, stands a picturesque town with a rich historic and cultural heritage, with a contemporary feel and a dynamic growth. Its location is strategically important – several routes to the neighbouring countries Estonia and Russia cross here. The territory itself is […]
City of Madona covers approximately 10.41 km2 and about 7646 people live there (as of 01.01.2021); approximately 87% of them are Latvians, but the rest are foreigners. Madona is the administrative center of Madona district. The district was founded in 2009 and it incorporates the City of Madona and 14 municipalities. This is the third largest […]
Tālava region was divided in 1224 and that’s when Gulbene came into being. In 1928 Gulbene was granted city rights, but a few years later Vilis Veldre (a Latvian writer) claimed that there would never be a city, because no one would build a house in such a swampy place. In 1930s Latvia had popular […]
Please select: Nature Culture, arts and crafts History Nature ->return to select again Caves Gutman’s Cave The largest cave in the Baltic countries and also the oldest tourist attraction in Latvia. On the walls of the cave, there are inscriptions from the 17th century. The legend of the Rose of Turaida began in this cave […]
Ludza municipality greets everyone with the sunrise, green summers and white winters, with peace, generosity and a feeling of stability contrasting with crowd and anxiety of a big city. Nature itself, endowing our municipality with a picturesque relief, woodland and waters, invites everyone to use its profusion and preserve these gifts also for the next […]
Please select: TOP PLACES —> MUSEUMS—> PALACES AND MANOURS —> NATURE TRAILS AND PARKS —> FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN —> TOP PLACES ->return to select again Rose Alley Gorgeous rose decorations made by inhabitants of eight parishes of Bauska and Bauska’s county – about 140 participants in total involved into decorating the house facades of […]
Please select: Cultural and historical tourism Churches in Kraslava Nature tourism in Kraslava Museums in Kraslava WHAT TO DO? Cultural and historical tourism –>return to select again Churches in Kraslava –>return to select again Nature tourism in Kraslava –>return to select again Museums in Kraslava –>return to select again Kraslava museum of History and Art […]
For more than 760 years, Dobele has been flourishing on the banks of the Bērze River. We say with pride – the Sun lives in Dobele, as our provincial town enjoys most sunny days in Latvia. Dobele is also often called the Metropolis of Lilacs, as it has one of the largest lilac-tree gardens in […]
Virsaiši Waterfall Virsaiši waterfall was selected as the geological object of 2010. It is located in Courland, Talsi County, the rural territory of Abava, in the tributary of Virbupe River right bank, near the Virsaiši house, from the Stende-Sabile road and the turn to the nursery garden Mazsili. Virsaiši waterfall is 1.7 metres high and […]
Ko darīt? Ekskursijas Degustācijas Piedzīvojumi Velotūrisms 2021. gada 1. jūlijā stājās spēkā Administratīvi teritoriālā reforma, kuras rezultātā no 119 pašvaldībām Latvijā tika jaunveidoti 43 novadi. Jaunajā Saldus novada teritorijā ietilpst Saldus un Brocēnu pilsētas, Blīdenes, Cieceres, Ezeres, Gaiķu, Jaunauces, Jaunlutriņu, Kursīšu, Lutriņu, Nīgrandes, Novadnieku, Pampāļu, Remtes, Rubas, Saldus, Šķēdes, Vadakstes, Zaņas, Zirņu un Zvārdes pagasti. […]
Pašvaldības iedzīvotāju pārstāvību nodrošina to ievēlēts pašvaldības lēmējorgāns – novada dome, kas: Kas ir Olaines novads un kur tas atrodas? Kas ir Olaines novada pašvaldība? Olaines novada pašvaldību veido dome un tās izveidotā administrācija, kas rūpējas par iedzīvotāju vajadzībām un interesēm – komunālajiem un apsaimniekošanas jautājumiem, teritorijas uzturēšanu un labiekārtošanu, izglītības nodrošināšanu, sporta un kultūras […]
Ko darīt? Māksliniecisks viesu nams “Ārpus laika” Laivu piestātne ”Jaunkalnes” Pieejama laivu piestātne, galdi, soli, nojumes, ugunskura vieta, informācijas stends, WC, atkritumu urnas. Salaspils pludmale Atpūtnieku ērtībām pludmalē ir ierīkotas piknika vietas ar galdu, soliņiem, kā arī ugunskura vietas. Aktīvās atpūtas cienītājiem ir iespēja sportot āra trenažieru laukumā. Savukārt bērnus priecē rotaļu laukumi ar šūpolēm un […]
Choose: TOP places Nature History Treats TOP PLACES return to selection Cēsis Castle Complex Cēsis Castle complex includes Medieval castle that is unforgettable with possibility to climb up to the tower and see the view of the city, as well as climb down to the old prison. New castle introduces its visitors with History and […]
Teritorijas platība: 397,9 km2 Iedzīvotāju skaits: 7945* Iedzīvotāju blīvums: 20,1 iedz./km2 Novada teritoriālais dalījums: Smārdes pagastsEngures pagastsLapmežciema pagasts Administratīvais centrs: Smārde Pakalpojumu centri: Engure (Engures pagastā)Lapmežciems (Lapmežciema pagastā) Reģiona nozīmes attīstības centri: – Novada domes deputātu skaits: 15 deputāti *Iedzīvotāji, kas deklarējušies Engures novadā Engures novadu raksturo viena no garākajām jūras robežām starp visiem Latvijas novadiem […]
OPENING HOURS:01.04. – 01.11. (summer season) We work every day!Working days…………………………………………………… 9.00-17.00Holidays…………………………………………………………… 9.00-18.00 01.11. – 01.04. (winter season)………………………… please contact the museum in advance on +371-29495746 Everyone visiting Tukums must come to Straw Workshop and Museum! You will be greeted by several hundred (500 exhibits) different straw/hay sculptures and dolls. The Straw Museum is the only of its kind in […]
Churchwas open on September 13, 2003, in premises of a formerly residential building, as a dedication to the Virgin Guadeloupe. The altar of more than 100 years was formerly one of the side altars at the Ventspils Catholic Church. One of the altar pieces “Virgin Guadeloupe” was brought there from Mexico.
Vāne Lutheran Churchwas built during the time period from 1654 to 1663, and renovated in year 1789. In Latvia it is well known for its fancy baroque style frescos of the 17th century, which were hidden from people for a long time, because many renovations had been done to the church. They are unique for the […]
Pūre Lutheran Churchwas built in year 1805. It obtained its current appearance after the reconstruction of year 1858. During this time, the altar, the pulpit, and the confessional were also made. Only two of the pinnacles have remained intact, because the middle pinnacle was torn down.
St. Stephan’s Roman Catholic Church is a relatively recent building, as it was built in year 1897. There you can see the J.F.Grune painted altar piece of year 1840 – “Golgotha”, paintings from the 18th century in the altar with shatters and the prospect of organs of the second half of the 18th century.
Cultural institutions in the county 6 Houses of Culture-Kandava House of Culture-Matkule House of Culture-Valdeķu House of Culture-Vāne House of Culture-Zante House of Culture-Zemīte Folks House 7 Libraries-Kandava City Library -Kandava Parish Library -Cēre Parish Library-Matkule Parish Library -Vāne Parish Library-Zante Parish Library -Zemīte library 1 Tourist Information Centre 6 Open air stages 1 Museum – Kandava Regional museum 4 Small museums […]
Here, visitors can learn about the chief conductor of the first Latvian Song Festival and the organ player Jānis Bētiņš and the importance of song festivals in the Latvian national culture legacy, as well as get information about the Irlava Teachers’ Seminar. At the Irlava Municipality Regional History Room visitors can also learn about the […]
The exposition tells about the municipalities of Džūkste and Lestene before World War II, about the events in Lestene during the war, and about the history of establishing the soldiers’ cemetery.
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This is the place, where skis, ski poles, skiing boots, skates, and even sleds made between the 19th and 21th century has found their place under the sun. Besides the winter sport equipment, the visitors can check out more than 20 various compasses. The collection keeps growing; therefore, it is possible that when you come here the […]
Durbe Manor is the only former Latvian manor lord house with a fully reconstructed late 19th to early 20th century interior that provides an insight into the culture of Baltic Germans. It is considered one of the classical architecture pearls of Kurzeme, complete with a landscape park, rotunda and the longest pedestrian bridge in Latvia. WORKING HOURS Summer […]
Pastariņš’ Museum is dedicated to the writer Ernests Birznieks-Upītis (1871–1960), who was called Pastariņš in childhood. The Bisnieki farmstead, where the writer was born, is more than 400 years old and has changed beyond recognition over time. The historical buildings have been restored to reflect the situation in the mid-20th century, when the farmstead was […]
Džūkste Fairy Tale Museum is located in the building of the former Lancenieku School, which was the residence and workplace of the teacher, writer, fairy tale and legend collector, scholar, gardener and public worker Ansis Lerhis-Puškaitis (1859–1903). WORKING HOURS Summer season (20 April – 20 October) Winter season(21 October – 19 April) The museum is closed on national […]