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Welcome to Latvia
For travellers, the best thing about Latvia is that it is so compact. Its 500 km of sandy beaches are easily reached from historical towns, where medieval hanseatic foundations support baroque and art nouveau buildings, that become venues for cultural festivals during the summer. Families of storks happily give their seal of approval to the unspoilt nature, fresh air and clean water around them. In addition to Riga, its spectacular gateway, there are 6 other UNESCO world heritage listed sites. A trading hub for over 800 years, it is well versed in welcome. With such a variety, Latvia is best enjoyed slowly.
RelaxTraditional Latvian sauna rituals – health for the body and spirit
ExperienceAuthentic Soviet quot;theatre of war quot; in the Ligatne underground bunker
EnjoyGolden autumn and splendid views of nature at Turaida
Art galleries
Latvia is the home of numerous professional artists and it boasts a very saturated market for art. Visitors can view and acquire truly first-grade artworks in Latvia, and often at very favourable prices. Magnificent artworks, jewellery and textiles may also be viewed and purchased in the many art galleries.
Great views
The unhurried traveller can find the beauty of a particular location himself, but it is good to know the most beautiful and spectacular views of the country rsquo;s landscape. To assist the visitor in truly enjoying Latvia rsquo;s beautiful nature and scenery, sight towers, observation platforms and nature trails fitted with notes and complete information are set up in the most beautiful viewing spots.
Cēsis Old Town
Kemeri National Park
Jurmala
Suggested
Pre-Martin Day event07.11.2010
Every year at Martinmas, masked mummers gather here, bringing wishes of success, abundance, fertility and harmony. Martin rsquo;s ldquo;children...
Festival of Light Staro Rīga18.11.2010
Festival of Light bdquo;Staro Rīga rdquo; is a massive installation of lighting objects, most of them located on the walking tour in downtown Riga...
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CitiesRiga
Jurmala
Liepaja
Daugavpils
RegionsKurzeme tourism association
Vidzeme tourism association
Zemgale tourism association
Latgale tourism association
Information about LatviaLatvian tourism newsletter
Brochures and leaflets
The Latvian Institute
Guidebook in E-Latvia
Other linksTourist Information Centres
Latvian Travel Agents Association
Latvian Hotels and Restaurants Association
Latvian Camping Association
Rural Tourism Association quot;Lauku ceļotājs quot;
Latvian Tourism Development Agency
Brīvības iela 55, Rīga, LV-1519, Latvija
Phone: +371 67229945
Fax: +371 67358128
E-mail: info@latvia.travel