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Turaida Museum Reserve
The Museum Reserve is a vast territory, rich in art and history gems – the Turaida Castle, the wooden church and many other buildings, as well as the sculpture garden.
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Exhibition de Woldemer
In the most historic part of the old town – in the territory of the castle, Valmiera’s oldest wooden building and new, modern architecture coexist. The Valmiera Museum is located inside the castle walls. In addition to the rich historical collection, there are current art exhibitions.
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Cēsis Medieval Castle
Visiting Cēsis Medieval Castle is a travel back in time with tours around the historic building and hands-on experience in enjoying entertainment and activities of ancient people.
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New Castle of Cesis
Cēsis New Castle is home of the History and Art Museum, which tells about various interesting historical events and displays the ancient interior. Here one can ascend to the top of the Neo-gothic Lademacher Tower.
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Livonian Order Sigulda Castle
In the castle ruins, you can walk along the ancient stone walls, climb the towers and visit open-air stage events.
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The New Castle of Sigulda and Castle Quarter
In the Sigulda New Castle there is an exhibition about the history of the castle. In the Castle Quarter you can participate in craftsmen, artists and designer workshops.
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Ruins of Valmiera Livonian Order Castle
The ruins store the memory of the ancient centre of the town of Valmiera and decorate the beautiful surrounding nature.
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Rubene Evangelic Lutheran Church
The legendary history of the bright Rubene Church dates back to the medieval times.
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Miniatures of the historical buildings at Vienkoči Park
The miniature copies of buildings at Vienkoči Park will reveal more about the history of the Līgatne paper mill and its surroundings.
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Valmiermuiža's Park and Tower
In Valmiermuiža Manor, you will have an opportunity to learn about the historical events of this place, see the tower of manor castle, relax in the shadow of trees in the park and go on horseback to a former hunting park.
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Kokmuiža manor
Kokmuiža manor, which is where once a brewery was accommodated, now offers excursions around the manor buildings and park, and you can also see the spherical sundial.
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Āraiši lake fortress Archaelogical Park
There is unique object in the park - reconstructed ancient settlement from 9th-10th centuries on the lake. Reconstruction is made based on results of archaeological excavation in the Āraiši lake island. The Park also have medieval castle ruins, reconstrucitons of dwellings from Stone and Bronze Ages.
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Lielstraupe Castle
Lielstraupe Castle is one of the rare medieval castles in Latvia, which has lasted until today.
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Mazstraupe castle
Castle with thick stone walls built in the Middle Ages originally served as a fortress; later it housed luxurious estates, but now it is home to a school.
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Āraiši Windmill
During a guided excursion one will learn the history of the widmill, understand how it operates and how grains becomes flour, with a chance to grind grains using a hand mill and enjoy the panoramic views to the surrounding countryside. Special meals available. Wedding programme.
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Līgatne historical centre and cave cellars
For almost 200 years the name of Ligatne is closely linked with the paper mill. The historical centre of the paper mill’s village has survived to our times and is un urban construction heritage of national importance.
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Valmiermuiža Craft Brewery
Valmiermuiža craft brewery is located in the historic centre of Valmiermuiža, where it is still possible to feel the spirit of the manor and enjoy the hospitality of its owners.
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Līgatne Paper Mill
Ligatne Paper Mill was one of the oldest and richest paper producers in traditions not only in the Baltic States, but also in Europe. It was the only paper producer in Latvia and the most important waste paper recycler.
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Jaunpiebalga St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church
Indeed, one day in Your yards is better than thousand others! Standing at the entrance of the God’s house is better than living in faithless houses! Ps. 84-11
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Lode (Apsu) church
The history of the Apšu church begins as early as in the 13th century when the Christianity started to be introduced. To attract locals, first Catholic churches were built at the Ancient Latvians’ sacred places, the Apšu church was no exclusion. The Bānūžu hill fort is situated near the church where a sacred place of local importance – the sacred spring. As early as in the 18th century, people used to bring their donations to the Apšu church – necklaces, pieces of bands, coins – and place those on the altar.
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Dzērbenes manor
The old name of the Dzērbenes Manor was: Schloß Serben. The existing manor complex replaced a fenced castle built in the 14th century and destroyed in 1577.
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Rozbeķu Castle Ruins
Rubble tower together with ruins of walls and ramparts remind the tension of the events that happened near mighty Rozbeķu Castle built in the Middle Ages.
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Krimulda Manor
Visit historic buildings, winery, Krimulda Manor Park, and get an introduction to the power of medical plants.
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Mālpils Manor
The magnificent Mālpils Manor is situated in a luxurious baroque-style park, where you can enjoy leisurely walks along the picturesque ponds and ancient oak alleys.
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Ungurmuiža Manor
Ungurmuiža manor reveals unique Baroque wooden buildings and a fairytale park full of large, old oaks.
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St. Sergius of Radonezh’s Orthodox Church
St. Sergius of Radonezh’s Orthodox Church was built by the first Latvian architect.
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St. Simon’s Church of Valmiera
Built in the Middle Ages, the church has witnessed many historical events of Valmiera.
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The Bīriņu Castle
The neo-gothic Bīriņu castle is located on a hill overlooking an old parks and nature trails and will tell you some interesting historical legends.
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Veselava Manor
Veselava Manor House is among the twelve buildings within the once great manor complex including a park and a pond.
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Transfiguration of Christ Orthodox Church of Cēsis
Built in Byzantine style, the Transfiguration of Christ Orthodox Church of Cēsis is decorated with icons of saints and vivid blue turrets.
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Inčukalns Hunting palace
The Inčukalns Hunting palace was bulit in the 1914 when the Director of the Baltic Oil Base Baron Fon Zonberhad gave it to his daughter and three sons as a gift. The palace was constructed in Art Nouveau style, its roof resembles a pine cone scales.
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Ligatne Village
For already 200 years the name of Ligatne has been related to the Paper Mill. Its historical centre together with historical buildings of the Mill and wooden living houses of the Mill’s workers is included in the list of cultural monuments of national importance.
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Secret Soviet Bunker in Līgatne
The bunker impresses with its authentic attributes and exciting historical stories.
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Vangaži Evangelical Lutheran Church
Vangaži Evangelical Lutheran Church is an old cultural and architectural monument, surrounded by peaceful countryside scenery.
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Sv. Jānis Church
One of the oldest and mightiest sacred buildings in Latvia. From its tower you can observe the panorama of Cēsis.
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Dikli Evangelic Lutheran Church
Dikļi church is decorated with stone chips and features small glass windows. In the 19th the founder of the Song Festival – Juris Neikens – served in this church as a priest.
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Inčukalns Cemetery of Honour and Monument of Kārlis Zāle
Resting place of victims of the Red Army, where you will find a unique stone monument – an image of grieving mother with bunch of roses.
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Green Railway Gauja Bridge
It is the cultural historical legacy with a recently created bicycle and natural path Green Railway.
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