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Besides Riga, travellers will be interested in visiting the city of Sigulda, which is located in a beautiful national park. Sigulda medieval Castle remains the main landmark of the city. The castle was built in 1207 by Livonian Knights. Unfortunately, once a magnificent protective facility, the castle was partially damaged and now tourists can see only a part of the wall, a couple of towers and a small square. Another Latvian city, Rundale, is known mostly because of the same named palace. Rundale Palace is a beautiful baroque building constructed in the 8th century by project of famous architect Rastrelli. The palace has been turned into a museum, where guests will see collections of magnificent old furniture, mirrors, pictures and other items. There is also a rich collection of vases and sculptures made from china. … Open

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At the end of the 19th century, the city returned its former name, Dvinsk. However, almost thirty years later, when the Lithuanian army captured it, the town was once again renamed as Daugavpils. In the 40s, the city with a rich history returned to the territory of Latvian SSR. Local people had to face tough times during World War II when German troops occupied the city. Nazis stayed the dominant force in the … Open

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Vilnius

In general, most historical sites are located in the Gedimino pr region. Here you will find interesting cafes, restaurants, shops, theaters, concert halls, as well as government buildings, and they all fit into the overall composition. This is a very cozy street, passing along which you can get acquainted with the history of the city. This is so since Soviet buildings are ... Open »

Riga

You will find that there are a lot of interesting sacred architectural constructions in the Latvian capital. The Rīgas Svētās Marijas Magdalēnas Romas katoļu baznīca stands out above all others. The 13th century church is one of the oldest buildings you will find in the city. However, like many others, the building was destroyed and restored only in the 20th century. From ... Open »

Kaunas

Vytauto Didžiojo Karo Muziejus is another interesting cultural institution in Kaunas. Here, visitors are offered fascinating tours into the world of Lithuanian military history in different periods - from the Middle Ages to the Second World War. Its collection includes military equipment that was used in certain periods. For those who dream of the sky and want to learn a lot ... Open »

Jurmala

On the cusp of the 18th and 19th centuries, many wealthy people built luxurious mansions and villas in Jurmala. As the city was growing, more people of different income level appeared in it. The beauty of Jurmala was incredibly appealing to writers and poets. Many buildings of that period have survived till our days, and Cottage Museum of Rainis and Aspasia is one of them. ... Open »

Minsk

In the surroundings of the Belorussian capital, there are two amazing open-air ethnographic museums: Dukorskiy Mayontak and Dudutki. Both buildings are landlords’ mansions. The first “living history park” includes not only historic buildings (one of which is Brama, the gate of the mansion), but also an upside-down house, a zoo, a park, an inn, and a fairytale glade. ... Open »

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Photogallery of Daugavpils, Latvia

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