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» Latvia Tourist Attractions « |
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Latvia is a small country on the Baltic Sea with the ancient history and traditions. There are many interesting tourist attractions in latvia which will attract everyone. For nature lovers there are not only the serene Gulf of Riga and the open Baltic Sea, but also nature parks, fast rivers and lakes with the beautiful forests on the shores. Visitors interested in history will be fascinated by the medieval castles and culture of the ancient Latvians. Besides entertainment, gaining new knowledge and information Old Riga, is perfect where you will find not only fabulous architectural monuments but also various night clubs and pubs. There are many beautiful churches in Latvia - both ancient and modern. |
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| The Freedom Monument, affectionately called Milda by locals dates from 1935. It's a national shrine for Latvians in memory of people who were deported to Siberia in Soviet times. Milda is the symbol of the freedom of Latvian people and the three stars in the maiden's hands represent the three historical regions of the country : Kurzeme, Vidzeme and Latgale. |
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| The Cat House : the story goes that 100 years ago, the Latvian owner of the building was "not welcomed" into the the powerful Great Guild across the road. To be insulting to his enemies, he ordered the cats to be turned around, ... backside up... A lengthy court battle ensued, "the cats" were eventually turned around and he was admitted to the Guild. |
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| The Old City Walls and the Swedish Gate : This is the oldest remaining portion of the Old Town "fort type" walls. The Swedish Gate dates back to 1698 to celebrate the Scandinavians' occupation while the walls were built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Including to these Old town fortifications, The Powder Tower, is also famous. |
| Latvia is the country where you can enjoy your trip with numerous tourist attraction latvia. To make the most of tourist attraction in latvia you can come in a tourist group or have a nice time together with your family. You can have a variety of choices from taking a number of exciting tours to spending several weeks in the guesthouse near the river or lake, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Latvia has hundreds of interesting things to see, and do in tourist attraction Riga, latvia. No matter which region of Latvia you choose to visit, they all have places you definitely must see to ensure that your trip has been really fulfilling. |
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