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Riga

Riga is the capital of Latvia and it is a more than 800 years old city, it is situated on the Baltic Sea coast and is the largest city in the Baltic States, Riga has some interesting architecture as it was an important economical centre, today Riga is a fast evolving, vibrant and modern city, for visitors there are many a sites The Historic Centre of Riga has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city is particularly notable for its extensive Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architecture.

• The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia: The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia is in Riga it was established in 1993, as the name suggests the museum was build to highlight the time (1940 to 1991) when Latvia was under foreign occupation, the museum is about the wrong doings committed by foreign powers and a tribute to those who perished
• Brothers’ Cemetery: The Brothers’ Cemetery or Cemetery of the Brethren is a military cemetery and national monument, it is a memorial and a burial ground for thousands of Latvian soldiers who fought occupation and strived to free Latvia. There is also the statue of Mother Latvia and an eternal flame.
• St. Peter’s Church: The St. Peter’s Church is the oldest church in Riga built in 1209, the church is a tall church and it dominates Riga’s skyline infact one can go inside the church use the lift and see Old city from the height of 72 meters , till date the church is rebuild 8 times.
• House of Blackheads: House of Blackheads is a magnificent building which was originally built in 1344 destroyed in 1941 and then again in 1948, it was rebuilt in 2001 with careful attention to its original structure today is serves as a museum and sometimes concert hall.
• Riga Castle: Riga Castle was built in the year 1330 and was reconstructed at the end of the 18th century, and at the beginning of the 19th century, today the castle houses two museums and is also the residence of the President of Latvia and hence much of the castle is off limits and well secured.
• Riga Zoo: Riga Zoo is a zoo in Riga, a great destination if one is traveling along with the family, the zoo is located in Mezas park in the north eastern part of the city, the Mezas park also has a large lake, an amusement park, sport facilities and more, Riga Zoo houses around 3000 animals of nearly 500 species which include lions, crocodiles, wolves, monkeys, elephants and more, the zoo also has a large herd of kiangs, wild asses from Tibet.

Liepaja

Liepaja is a city in western Latvia on the Baltic Sea, Liepaja is the third-largest city in Latvia and an important ice-free port, Liepaja is the windiest city in Latvia and hence also known as “the city where the wind is born”, Liepaja began as a fishing village but now has become a major trading port, today Liepaja has beautiful architecture, vibrant nightlife, art galleries, sandy beaches and more.

• Karosta Prison: Karosta Prison was a detention facility until 1997 but now a tourist attraction, it was used by the Soviets, Nazis and Latvians as a military prison.

Sigulda

Sigulda is located some 100 kilometers to the east of Riga in Latvia, Sigulda is known as the ‘Switzerland of Latvia’ as it is situated in a picturesque part of the primeval Gauja river valley, after the Latvian independence in 1991, Sigulda’s has been projected as a tourist destination by Latvia and hence visitors can enjoy sports such as skiing, bobsledding, bungee jumping along with the monuments, the history and culture.

• Turaida castle: The Turaida castle is one of the major attractions in Sigulda, it is about 4 kms outside of Sigulda, it has a small cafe and a exhibition space and it offers a has fabulous views over the valley and the river.
• Gutmanis cave: The Gutmanis cave lies half-way between Sigulda and Turaida castle, the cave still bears inscriptions from as early as the 17th century and has a little creek flowing from it. People believe that drinking this water is supposed to be healthy and boosts one’s lifespan