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Sightseeing Objects and Extend the Tour to Jelgavas Street 14, Jaunjelgava, the Museum Presents Selijas Rural Single of Remembrance 66 the Sece Lutheran Church and taught Sece’s 43. Struve Geodetic Arc point BRISTEN 56. Latvian Museum of the History of 59. Vecbebri Holy Family Roman Catholic 65. Oliņkalns Gostiņi. Each of the sites has an information children for 31 years. In 2005, the circle of Struves was included in Beekeeping Church A gently sloping, wooded island in the stand with facts and photographs. The exhibits, which are spread out in four The church was built on the foundations of Pļaviņu HPP water reservoir opposite Rīga Seces parish, +371 20233637 the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique Rīga – Skrīveri – Aizkraukle – Jaunjelgava – Koknese – Pļaviņas system for the longest and most accurate halls, give an insight into the life of a bee the old manor house, located in the territory Stukmaņi. A small castle mound embank- 73. Odziena Castle Sweet-Tasting – feelings restoration of 20th century - The charm of the small towns of Selia – 42. Woodcraver P.Graudulis house geodesic measurements of the 19th century. colony, bee food base, bee products and of Manor Park; opened in 2008. Advance ment, the remains of an outdoor stage, a The mid-19th century Odziena Castle is The master’s works can be seen in the mu- Seces parish their importance. You can order honey- booking. dolomite outcrop a few metres high and the one of the most noteworthy Neo-Gothic Medieval Sensations – Viking Boat Tour – Plavinu Daugavas promenade seum from the beginning to the present day. tasting with rye-bread and milk.Advance +371 26328578 remains of Andreja Cliff, can all be seen on style monuments in the Baltics, which is Apply for a visit in advance. The entrance for 44. Memorial Museum of Composer booking. the island. experiencing a slow revival. One of the 23 28 The route begins only 76 km from Rīga going by the A6, P87, P76 motorway; the length ~ 100 km. One-day donations. Peter Barison “Dravas”, Bebri parish,+371 22411283 60. Jaunbebri “Potato rebellion” – a Place wings of the castle already houses five trip for motorists. Along the route, you can choose other sightseeing objects and extend the tour to Jelgavas street 14, Jaunjelgava, The museum presents Selijas rural single of Remembrance 66. Gostiņi Lutheran Church celebratory halls. Two buildings are used NEW! 23. The brand “Motive Design” 28. Witch Airfield and the Old Limekiln +371 27597747 farm, its nature and its domestic virtues and 57. Memorial House of the Sculptor Ruins of the red barn and the punishment was consecrated in 1830. The church is a for economic activity: the ancient Tavern two days. The all paved road leads along the right and the left bank of the Daugava, revealing working in a creative workshop. The inter- In the “Cepļi” , the main Witch of the Daugava the spirit of songs. Tours book in advance, Voldemārs Jākobsons pine aside Jaunbebri Manor are witnesses late Classicism style cruciform building with inn offers both catering and room rental, beautiful scenery. ests are invited to learn about silk screen Valley trains for flying. The opportunity entrance for donations. The museum features an exhibition of the of the peasant rebellion in 1841, called the a low tower topped with a semi-circular while the beer and kvass in high demand printing techniques. Graphic design is being to learn various magic rituals by solving Staburaga parish, “Skudras”, +371 22381401 sculptor’s art works, ancient household “Bebri Potato Rebellion”. tinplated dome. Opposite the main entrance in pubs around Latvia are made at Castle created in the workshop and ideas turn into challenging tasks. You can taste a delicious items and furniture, footwear collection, +371 26339168 stands a pulpit altar, which is a type of altar brewery. An opportunity to book excursions Skrīveri Food Factory 9 welcomes you to learn Memorial Site “Likteņdārzs” 46 – an unique memorial site created by the people of A6 a finished product. Prior application required. herbal tea and cook a fire soup in the witch’s including the mighty traveller’s boots, small seldom found in Latvian sacral architecture. in the manor ensemble and Castle brewery. about the unique Gotiņa candy, taste it and find one of the Latvia and is a symbol of nation’s continuous growth and development. Like the Free- 11 Spīdolas Street, Aizkraukle, cupola. In the old lime bog tour you can see library and a collection of photos. 61. Irši 34 Lielā Street, Pļaviņas NEW! The Odziena Manor is home to an most beautiful folk songs on the inside of the wrapper. dom Monument, the Garden of Destiny is made up of donations. Each tree planted and +371 29193796, [email protected] the fossils of fish, seaweed and seas, rich “Galdiņi”, Bebri parish, +371 26339168, The place of the largest Baltic German impressive collection of Soviet-era cars stone brought is a personal or family story about the history of the people of Latvia. flora and fauna, and quench the thirst at the KOKNESE COUNTY 27294969 colonies in the Baltics, founded in the 18th 67. The Daugava Raft and machinery. This collection includes Skrīveri Sweets 7 you can try your hand at wrapping a Gotiņa candy 24. History and Art Museum of Aizkraukle Kupranītis source. The excursion is runned century by the Russian Empress Catherine On Daugava Street, right on the bank of the more than 20 Soviet-era cars, motorcycles, and participate in creative programmes where you can make artwork from Koknese “Kalna Ziedi”. The museum covers fields by a certified environmental guide Anita Tur- 58. Vecbebri Manor Complex II. In the centre of the parish you can see the Daugava, a model raft placed on boulders cameras, radios, home appliances and even marzipan. Skrīveri like history of art, folk art and art exhibitions, laja, +371 28372730, [email protected] Residential building was constructed in the storage barn and the former parish house and a stand tells rafters’ memories which a formula race car! hosting permanent exhibition “The Fate Aizkraukle Pļaviņas second half of the 19th century according to of the colonists – an originally built wooden are supported by historical photos. Odziena, Vietalva parish, +371 20533333, Skrīveri Home-Made Ice Cream 8 you will be surprised by poems about the cold 76 km of the Daugava Coast”, wide exposition of 29. Aizkraukle Medieval Castle Ruins the conventions of classicism. Features the building and a memory stone in remem- www.odzienasmuiza.lv, odzienasmuiza agricultural implements. Annual festivals, delicacy and real artwork made from ice cream of various typically Latvian flavours for The ruins of Aizkraukle medieval castle are manor’s dwelling house, barn, cellar, stable brance of the Irši colony.Tours guided by 68. Plavinu Daugavas promenade museum pedagogical programs for pupils, all tastes. You will also be able to make your own ice cream. located on the bank of the Daugava by the and park. Valda Kalniņa. An almost 2 km long bulkhead protects 74. Vietalva Lutheran Church traditional Latvian games and dances, family estuary of the River Karikste. For safety Bebri parish Irši parish, +371 26369665 Pļaviņas from the spring high waters. The The church was built in 1814 and it is locat- events are organized and held in the mu- reasons, it is advisable to view the ruins Plaviņas Hydropower Plant 22 the largest hydroelectric power plant in the Baltics, the Jaunjelgava bulkhead has become a popular recreation ed on a hill by the side of the Vietalva–Odz- seum. Available fireplace and tent places. from a distance. second largest in Europe. The HPP was built in a very short time - five years (1961- Muzeja Street, “Kalna Ziedi”, Aizkraukle, spot for leisurely walks or sports activities. iena road. During World War II the church 1966). The longest tunnel in Latvia connects both banks of the Daugava River. The 46 47 was destroyed. Traces of shells can still be The garden consists of an alleyway of apple trees and a cobblestone road leading to the +371 65123351, 28305405, 30. The River Karikste 69. Stone of Peter the Great seen on the walls of the church, however, history of Aizkraukle city began with the construction of Plavinas HPP. amphitheatre, a multifunctional center, a digital exposition titled “Liktens gāte”, the Big www.aizkraukle.lv, One of the most interesting places in Daugava 45. Koknese Medieval Castle Ruins accessory. Opportunity to visit a leather The stone is considered to be one of the the roof of the church is renovated and the Mountain, the Heart stone and an observation terrace. www.aizkrauklesmuzejs.lv Valley. The former Aizkraukle stone castle, PĻAVIŅAS COUNTY It is cultural monument of national signifi- accessory shop and purchase one of the four boundary-marks of Lokstene with a grand hall is now paved. Mass is held there Exhibition “Soviet Years” 32 – covers the period from 1945. to 1990. It is the largest which housed German nobles, was built cance and one of the most popular sightsee- manufactured products. carved coats of arms of the Archbishop of on the first Sunday of every month. exposition on the cultural and historical heritage of the second half of the 20th century in Tour on the Daugava in a Viking boat “Lāčplēsis” after an epic hero with reminders of 25. Kalna Ziedi Castle Mound on Karikstes zigzagged bank. During the ing objects in Latvia. The historic display 7 1905. gada Street, Koknese, Riga and his vassal Vrangelis (not earlier www.vietalvasbaznica.lv the Baltics. The purpose of the exposition is to show the life of the Soviets in its diversity tales and legends. The boat is 12 m long and 3.3 m wide and holds 24 people. The tour The castle mound adjoins the territory of spring floods, the river provides a challenge exhibited in the pavilion will give you an in- +371 29227936, www.dunense.com than the 14th century).
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