Sightseeing in Liepajas Region - what to see. Complete travel guide
Liepaja is located in the western part of Latvia and occupies vast coastal areas. It’s the focus of the popular resort towns. The region is famous for its eco-friendly beaches, unique nature and rich cultural heritage. The capital of the region is the city of Liepaja that is a world famous resort close to one of the most beautiful beaches of the Baltic. Tourists can complement scenic walks and beach activities with exploring historical sites.
Liepajas has being attracting travelers for more than a hundred years; first guest houses appeared at the popular resorts of the region in the 18th century. It won’t be difficult for … 
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The ruins of an ancient castle found in Grobina town allow appreciating its former glory. Several hundred years ago, these places have large colonies of the Vikings; many beautiful stories and legends are associated with this place.
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The small town of Pavilosta is the best fit for hiking; slightly more than 1,000 people live there. This is the best place for those who wish to appreciate features of the local way of life. The old town of Priekule is of particular interest. During the World War II, it was literally wiped off the face of the earth. Through the efforts of local residents the town was restored as soon as possible, today it’s known as a venue for major cultural and sporting events. The history of many Liepaja districts dates back to the early Middle Ages, so tourists won’t experience the lack of choice of attractions and cultural centers.
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The park area was launched at the beginning of the 20th century. Initially, a sanatorium with baths and fountains was located on that site. Nowadays, the park is more than 50 hectares large and has roughly 150 trees and bushes of different species. In the middle of the 20th century, the richest people in the country were building their country houses in the park. Later, the gorgeous park area became open for general public. In summer, numerous cafes and restaurants work in the park. There are many playgrounds for children and special areas for active recreation. The most interesting events and celebrations traditionally take place in the park in summer and autumn. 
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Liepajas Region
♥ Castle 'Klaipuda Castle' , 90.4 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Liepajas Region
♥ Nature Park 'Pape' , 37 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Embūte' , 48.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Salantu regioninis parkas' , 57.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Pinku ezers' , 67.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Zemaitijos nacionalinis parkas' , 74.3 km from the center. On the map
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Sightseeing in Latvia: things to see
The majority of tourist routes in Latvia start with a visit to Riga. There’s nothing strange in that as in the capital it’s possible to see main symbols of the country and most interesting sights. The Riga Castle is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The castle was built in the 14th century and during its long history the purpose of the castle was changed several times. Today the castle is the president’s residence and location of several important museums – the Museum of Latvian History, the Museum of Foreign Art, museums of literature and music. The architectural complex named “The Three Brothers” is also a prominent landmark of Riga. These are the three buildings located on Maza Pils Street. The first building was constructed in the 15th century, and the remaining two were added a bit later. The buildings are made in same style and look quite fascinating together.
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ASEAN countries (short-haul market) were the biggest source market for Malaysia, accounting for 68.1% of tourist arrivals (2.9 million). East Asia and South Asia (medium-haul market) had a share of 20.1% or 870 thousand arrivals, and the long-haul market had the smallest share of 11.8% or 512 thousand arrivals. The top ten source countries for Malaysia are the following: Singapore, Indonesia, China, Thailand, India, Brunei, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Vietnam.
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