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Tourist attractions 14. Rose garden "Rozītes". The garden 14 28. Slītere National Park. An excellent 28 43. Lake Usma and its surroundings. 43 58. Great Amber Concert Hall. Excellent 58 features an extensive collection of roses repository of natural rarities and diversity The only inland marina, a 26 m high acoustics and contemporary architecture. with rose varieties from different European that is unique in Europe with its well- observation tower on Ūdru Hill, a 55 km long Modern premises for high-quality artistically 1. Ķemeri National Park. A nature reserve countries. Guests have the opportunity to maintained trails, an opportunity to climb marked cycling route, Lejnieki Mini Zoo and cultural events, exhibitions. Guided tours. where visitors can explore beautiful bogs, see the garden and plant nursery, consult the Slītere lighthouse and visit the Nature various recreational areas. | Radio iela 8, Liepāja, +371 63424555, forests and meadows. The most popular experts on the art of growing roses, as well Education Centre. | Ventspils novads, usmasezers.lv •B2 lielaisdzintars.lv •A3 nature trails are the Great Kemeri Bog as purchase rose seedlings. | "Šlīteres bāka", Šlītere, Dundagas novads, Boardwalk, the Green Dune, the Kaņieris | "Rozītes", Sēmes pagasts, Tukuma novads, +371 28385025, slitere.lv •B1 44. Riežupe Sand Caves. The longest man- 59. LOC Pool & SPA. The largest and most Free of charge. of Free Hillfort, and the Lake Kaņieris Reed Plank- 1 +371 26469604, dailasrozes.lv •C2 15 29 made underground cave labyrinth in the 44 modern pool and SPA centre in Kurzeme 59 Dreamstime.com, Kurzeme Tourism Association’s archive photo. archive Association’s Tourism Kurzeme Dreamstime.com, way, as well as the Dunduri Meadows. 29. Livonian Community House in Kolka. Baltics (2 km). Visitors are offered a guided featuring a relaxation area, water massages, Photos: Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, Shutterstock.com, Shutterstock.com, Latvia, of Agency Development and Investment Photos: | Ķemeri, Tukuma novads, +371 67730078, 15. Pure Chocolate Museum. In this Insight into the culture of Livonians in North tour of 460 metres. saunas and an area for children. kemerunacionalaisparks.lv •D3 museum guests can learn all about the Kurzeme, traditional activities, the sound of | Rumbas pagasts, Kuldīgas novads, | Brīvības iela 39, Liepāja, +371 63480000, © Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, 2020 Latvia, of Agency Development and Investment © history, production, processing and use their language. Exhibitions, cultural events +371 29555042, smilsualas.lv •B2 loc.lv •A3 2. Valguma pasaule. A place where you of chocolate, as well as Pure Chocolate and tourist information. can explore the healing powers of the forest products, which can be bought in the | "Pastnieki", Kolka, Dundagas novads, 45. Old Brick Bridge across the River 60. Zirgu Island. A walking trail (4 km) with [email protected], www.kurzeme.lv [email protected], by walking the Barefoot Trail, admire nature Venta. The longest (164 m) brick bridge in viewing platforms on the lake and a bird- +371 29334403, 29334403, +371 museum shop. +371 29402093 •C1 Baznīcas iela 5, Kuldīga 5, iela Baznīcas in large-format photographs on the Art Trail, 2 | Pūre - 9, Pūre, Tukuma novads, 16 30 Europe, which connects the two banks of the 45 watching tower is available for tourists, as 60 and free your mind in one of the mazes. The +371 22100042, purechocolate.lv •C2 30. Daba laba. Offers archery, canoe River Venta, was built in 1874. It is available well as the Nature House, where you can get complex includes a hotel and restaurant. rentals, safari trips on tank roads, photo for both pedestrians and vehicles. acquainted with environmental science. Tourism association of Kurzeme of association Tourism | "Valguma pasaule", Smārdes pagasts, 16. Abava Valley Nature Park. The territory hunts for nature lovers with cameras. Guests | Kuldīga, +371 29334403, visitkuldiga.com •B2 | Zirgu sala 2, Liepāja, +371 25728867, Engures novads, +371 63181222, 29414022, features outstanding picturesque scenery – have the opportunity to enjoy delicacies in liepaja.travel •A3 valgumapasaule.lv •D2 mosaic landscapes of valleys, meadows and the cafe "Mežā". 46. Venta Rapid Waterfall. The widest slopes. Kandava Old Town – a peculiar town | "Krastiņi", Ances pagasts, Ventspils natural waterfall in Europe – 249 m. In spring 61. Karosta. The largest historical military 3. Šlokenbeka Manor. One of the few with many hills and the oldest stone bridge novads, +371 26844295, dabalaba.lv •B1 and autumn a special natural phenomenon territory in the Baltics, where guests can examples of a fortified medieval manor in 3 in Latvia. 17 31 occurs here – fish jumping over the rapid. 46 view fortification structures and Karosta’s 61 the Baltics and the only one in Latvia that | Kandava, +371 28356520, kandava.lv •C2 31. Oviši Lighthouse. Oviši Lighthouse | Kuldīga, +371 29334403, visitkuldiga.com •B2 peculiar architecture. has survived to this day. The Latvian Road is considered to be the first and oldest | Liepāja, +371 26369470, liepaja.travel •A3 Museum is located in the manor. 17. Sabile Wine Hill. Recorded in surviving navigational structure in Latvia. A 47. Historical Centre of Kuldīga around | Milzkalne, Engures novads, the Guinness Book of Records as the 37-metre-high cylindrical stone tower with a the River Alekšupīte. The only surviving 62. Beberliņi Recreational Park. +371 29904147, 63182354, northernmost vineyard. Guests have the viewing platform. 17th–18th century small town building Orienteering range, obstacle park, wake slokenbeka.lv, celumuzejs.lv •D2 opportunity to plant their own grape vine. | Oviši, Tārgales pagasts, Ventspils novads, ensemble in the Baltics. park, inflatable water attraction park, You can also find several wineries in the +371 26264616 •B1 | Kuldīga, +371 29334403, visitkuldiga.com •B2 swimming area and picnic spots are 4. Durbe Castle. Durbe Castle is one of 4 vicinity of Sabile. Tours are available. 18 32 47 available. 63 the most interesting classicism style castles | Kalna iela, Sabile, Talsu novads, 32. Lake Būšnieki Trail. An 8 km long 48. Nornieki Ostrich Farm. The largest | Lībiešu iela 2/6, Liepāja, liepaja.travel •A3 in Kurzeme. +371 27841827, visit.sabile.lv •C2 pedestrian and bicycle path has been set up ostrich farm in Latvia. Individual visitors | Mazā Parka iela 7, Tukums, around the lake with a 187 m long footbridge and groups have the opportunity to see 63. O. Kalpaks Museum and Memorial Site +371 26305946, tukumamuzejs.lv •C2 18. Pedvāle Art Park. A scenic park leading to the lake. Recreational areas. ostriches, goats and taste ostrich meat "Airītes". A museum featuring an exposition featuring environmental art works with long | Staldzenes iela 70, Ventspils, products in the family restaurant. about the life and fate of O. Kalpaks. A park 5. Tukums. A city of roses, gardens walking trails. Firkspedvāle Manor houses an +371 63622263, visitventspils.com •B1 | "Nornieki", Snēpeles pagasts, with a recreational area and rope trail. and art. Unique with its Art Museum and international artist residence. +371 29123501, strausuferma.com •B3 | "Airītes", Zirņu pagasts, Saldus novads, 33. Livonian Order Castle. The oldest +371 22017465, karamuzejs.lv •B3 collection of Latvian paintings, the "Castle 5 | Pedvāle, Talsu novads, +371 29133374, 19 33 49 64 Tower" – one of the smallest city museums pedvale.lv •C2 medieval fortress in Latvia, the oldest 49. Ēdole Castle. The only stone castle in Latvia, and various creative workshops, building in Ventspils offering expositions and with towers and a courtyard built by the 64. Airīte Station. A place where trains as well as the "Rose Route". 19. Rideļi Mill. At the Mill Museum you can exhibitions. Diocese of Kurzeme (1265). Offers tours, no longer stop, but visitors can still see | Tukums, +371 28311557, visittukums.lv •C2 learn more about the cultivation of cereal | Jāņa iela 17, Ventspils, +371 63626288, accommodation an exposition on railways in Kurzeme, the crops, how and with what tools flour is made muzejs.ventspils.lv •A1 | Pils iela 1, Ēdole, +371 63321251, restored interior of the station and historical 6. Jaunmokas Palace. The newest from grain. The complex also features a pub edolespils.lv •B2 testimonies. Latvian palace. See the restored English Art and a small guest house. 34. Seaside Open-Air Museum and | Zirņu pagasts, Saldus novads, Nouveau palace salons, climb the palace | Rideļu dzirnavas, Engures novads, Narrow Gauge Train. The museum tells the 50. Museum of Storms and Vējturu house. +371 29503503, facebook.com/airitestation 6 20 34 50 65 tower, visit the Forest Museum and the +371 26536532, rideludzirnavas.lv •C2 story of coastal life in North Kurzeme. The The exposition "Museum of Storms" tells the •B3 Latvian Signs Centre. narrow gauge railway invites visitors to go on story of the victims of the Baltic Sea, which | Jaunmokas, Tukuma novads, 20. Pastariņš Museum. Get to know what a ride with Mazbānītis. includes old items found washed up on the 65. Film & Photography History +371 63107125, jaunmokupils.lv •C2 life was like in a North Kurzeme farmstead | Riņķa iela 2, Ventspils, +371 63624467, beach or retrieved from the depths of the Collection in the Ziķi Farmstead. An at the end of the 19th century and the first muzejs.ventspils.lv •A1 sea. Whereas Vējturu House is a nature impressive exhibition on the history of film 7. Abavas Winery. Latvia's largest winery half of the 20th century. The museum will concert hall, a place for culture and recreation. and photography equipment. Visitors can offering wine tasting tours, guests also have be especially interesting for families with 35. Concert Hall "Latvija". With its unique | Jūrkalne, Ventspils novads, also see ostriches and get acquainted with the option to stop by and purchase wine. children. pipe organ and the world's tallest vertical +371 29448883 •A2 countryside life at the farmstead. 7 21 35 51 66 | "Kalējkrāmi", Tukuma novads, | "Bisnieki", Tukuma novads, piano made by Dāvids Kļaviņš. Various | "Ziķi", Zirņu pagasts, Saldus novads, EN +371 26630022, abavas.lv •D3 +371 28651091, tukumamuzejs.lv •C2 performances and concerts by artists.