Letland

Land · 🇪🇺 Europese Unie

Inwonertal 1.856.932

Oppervlakte 64.282 km²

Tijdzone Europe/Riga

Officiële website www.president.lv

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Latvia's Absolute Essentials

This selection spans Latvia's architectural and historical heritage, from Riga’s medieval Old Town to regional fortifications. Key sites include the 13th-century Riga Cathedral, the Gothic Three Brothers complex, and the 19th-century Daugavpils Fortress. Natural and scientific highlights include the Venta Waterfall—Europe’s widest—and the UNESCO-listed Struve Geodetic Arc. The collection also features the medieval Turaida Castle and the Freedom Monument, a central symbol of Latvian independence.

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Editor's Choice Latvia

Latvia’s cultural landscape spans from the medieval streets of Riga to the 19th-century fortifications of Daugavpils. This selection features the Three Brothers, Riga's oldest stone dwellings showcasing Gothic and Baroque architecture, and the Art Museum "Riga Bourse," housed in a Venetian Renaissance-style building. The list includes the UNESCO-listed Struve Geodetic Arc, a 19th-century scientific achievement, and the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre, which preserves original works within a historic arsenal. For landscape design, Arcadia Park offers a 20th-century layout with artificial waterfalls and stone bridges along the Mārupīte river.

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Lakes and Wetlands of the Baltics

This collection highlights the diverse aquatic landscapes of Latvia and its border regions. It features major water bodies like Lake Rāzna, the country's largest by volume, and Lake Liepāja, a coastal lagoon. The list also includes transboundary lakes such as Rychy and Pitelis, alongside specialized wetland ecosystems like the Ašinieku and Aklais bogs. These sites range from deep glacial lakes to shallow marshes, providing critical habitats for local flora and fauna while showcasing the region's distinct hydrological characteristics.

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Historic Sites of Latvia

Latvia's landscape is dotted with centuries of architectural heritage, from the medieval strongholds of the Livonian Order to the 19th-century fortifications of Daugavpils. This collection highlights significant archaeological sites, including ancient Curonian and Semigallian hillforts, the UNESCO-listed Struve Geodetic Arc, and the iconic Three Brothers in Riga. These locations represent the strategic importance of the region throughout the Middle Ages and the early modern era.

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Notable Places of Worship

This collection spans the Baltic landscape, featuring prominent landmarks like the Riga Cathedral and the Holy Spirit Monastery in Jēkabpils. It highlights the architectural diversity of the region, from the oldest wooden churches in Lithuania to the grand Baroque altars of Liepāja. These sites represent the historical convergence of Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox traditions, offering insights into the medieval foundations and 19th-century expansions of faith across Latvia and its borderlands.

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Latvia's Best Viewpoints & Towers

Latvia’s terrain features a blend of coastal bluffs, ancient river valleys, and gentle highlands. This collection highlights significant landmarks like Gaiziņkalns, the country's highest peak at 312 meters, and the Venta Rapid, Europe’s widest waterfall. Coastal viewpoints like Cape Kolka offer vistas where the Baltic Sea meets the Gulf of Riga, while wooden observation towers in Pape Nature Reserve provide birdwatching platforms over wetlands. Historical structures, including Riga’s 14th-century Powder Tower, anchor the urban landscape.

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