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Top sigths of Latvia
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.
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Chapters of the guide to Bauska
Bauska sightseeing
The period of prosperity in Bauska fell to the end of the 16th – the start of the 17th century. At that time, many recognized it as an important center of trade and manufacturing. No one clearly knows when the settlement got a status of the town. Officially, this event took place in 1609 when Duke Gotthard Kettler gave a seal with the king of animals to the town’s authorities. Nowadays, this is a large … Open 
