Latvia

Field upon field of green countryside dotted only by the occasional centuries-old farmstead. Winding trails snaking through thick forests of pine scattered with wild mushrooms and berry bushes. Gentle waves lapping a pristine pebble beach. The image of a true Latvian landscape is one that’s best enjoyed slowly. Latvia’s charming small towns and countryside contrast nicely with the vibrancy of its capital city Riga, a true metropolis. The Baltic state offers an exciting mix for culture lovers, outgoing outdoor types and foodies. A proud Euro member state, visiting Latvia is an easy addition when traveling to other European destinations.

Museums and Attractions

Explore the rich cultural heritage and history of Latvia through its museums and attractions.

Things to see or do in Latvia

Explore the rich cultural heritage and history of Latvia through its museums and attractions.

Liepāja

A coastal city famous for its music scene, including the annual Liepāja Summer Music Festival. The city boasts beautiful beaches, a vibrant arts community, and historical sites like the Karosta Prison, which offers guided tours.A coastal city famous for its music scene, including the annual Liepāja Summer Music Festival. The city boasts beautiful beaches, a

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Kuldīga

Known for its picturesque old town and the stunning Ventas Rumba waterfall, the widest waterfall in Europe. Kuldīga is rich in history and offers a unique glimpse into Latvia's past with its charming architecture and local crafts.Known for its picturesque old town and the stunning Ventas Rumba waterfall, the widest waterfall in Europe. Kuldīga is rich in history and offers a unique glimpse into Latvia's past with its charming architecture and local crafts.

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Rundāle Palace

An exquisite Baroque palace often referred to as the "Versailles of Latvia." It features beautiful gardens, ornate interiors, and hosts art exhibitions, making it a significant cultural landmark.An exquisite Baroque palace often referred to as the "Versailles of Latvia." It features beautiful gardens, ornate interiors, and hosts art exhibitions, making it a significant cultural landmark.

Cēsis

A charming medieval town known for its well-preserved castle and cobblestone streets. Cēsis hosts various cultural events and festivals throughout the year, and its surrounding nature offers hiking and biking trails.A charming medieval town known for its well-preserved castle and cobblestone streets. Cēsis hosts various cultural events and festivals throughout the year, and its surrounding nature offers hiking and biking trails.

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Gauja National Park

Latvia's largest national park, offering stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and opportunities for rock climbing and canoeing. The park is home to historical sites like Turaida Castle and the Gutmanis Cave, making it a perfect blend of nature and history.Latvia's largest national park, offering stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and opportunities for rock climbing and canoeing. The park is home to historical sites like Turaida Castle and the Gutmanis Cave, making it a perfect blend of nature and history.

Jūrmala

Famous seaside resort town known for its long sandy beaches and wooden architecture. Jūrmala is a popular destination for relaxation, featuring spas, wellness centers, and outdoor activities like water sports and cycling along the coast.Famous seaside resort town known for its long sandy beaches and wooden architecture. Jūrmala is a popular destination for relaxation, featuring spas, wellness centers, and outdoor activities like water sports and cycling along the coast.

Riga

Capital city of Latvia, known for its stunning Art Nouveau architecture, vibrant nightlife, and rich history. The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring landmarks like the House of Blackheads and St. Peter's Church. The Central Market is one of Europe's largest markets, offering local delicacies and crafts.Capital city of Latvia, known for its stunning Art Nouveau architecture, vibrant nightlife, and rich history. The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring landmarks like the House of Blackheads and St. Peter's Church. The Central Market is one of Europe's largest markets, offering local delicacies and crafts.

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Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia

An open-air museum located just outside RigaAn open-air museum located just outside RigaAn open-air museum located just outside Riga

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation (Latvian: Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejs) is housed by the Riga Dom Cathedral ensemble in the heart of the Old Riga, Latvia. It originated in 1773 as a private collection of Nikolaus von Himsel, a Riga doctor. It is the oldest museum in the Baltic States. Being one of the oldest museums in Europe, over the centuries it has grown into the largest collection of material evidence of the history of Riga.Located in the heart of Old Riga, this museum showcases the history of the city and its maritime heritage.Located in the heart of Old Riga, this museum showcases the history of the city and its maritime heritage.Located in the heart of Old Riga, this museum showcases the history of the city and its maritime heritage.

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Latvian National Museum of Art

The Latvian National Museum of Art (Latvian: Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs) is an art museum in Riga, Latvia. It contains the largest collection of national art in Latvia. The museum houses more than 65,000 works of art reflecting the development of professional art in the Baltic area and in Latvia from the middle of the 18th century until the present time. The museum is located in Riga at Janis Rozentāls Square.An art museum in Riga, Latvia, containing the largest collection of national art in the country.An art museum in Riga, Latvia, containing the largest collection of national art in the country.An art museum in Riga, Latvia, containing the largest collection of national art in the country.

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