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. … OpenChapters of the guide to Cesis
Cesis sightseeing
The simplest and cheapest way to get to the Latvian town of Cesis is to take a train to it. The majority of trains depart from Riga. Trains to Cesis go three times a day to deliver locals and tourists to this charming town. If you prefer buses, then simply go to the bus station in Riga. The ride will last one and a half hours in this case. As a rule, buses to Cesis depart every hour. There is one … Open