23 25 Sightseeing in Saldus 5 2 16 27 1. Saldus St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church 16. Kalnsētas Park and Rozentāls` Stone 3 GPS 56.666742, 22.492643; Kuldīgas street 2, GPS 56.668175, 22.515534 phone +371 29443117 (guide), +371 26821768 (office). Kalnamuiža Manor is famous for its picturesque park, 19 1 www.saldusbaznica.lv that was planned and planted by baron von Reke at 4 This is the oldest building in the town. The first stone- the end of the 19th century. Between the manor and made church was built in 1615. The current church the river there is an open-air stage, with a bridge over was built in 1737, and re-designed after the project the river to the Love Island. Set on the banks of the 2 th 4 7 of V. Neimanis at the end of the 19 century. It was Ciecere, the park has become one of the favourite 4 21 depicted by well-known Saldus-born artist Janis recreational and walking venues for sporting events, Rozentāls in his paintings. 24 concerts and festivals. In the park, on the banks of the Saldus Ciecere, by the bridge of Jelgavas Street, stands the 4 2. Oskars Kalpaks square 6 Rosentāls` stone. The artist often sat on the stone and 20 GPS 56.666048, 22.493131 painted. 22 8 3. Saldus Market 17. Saldus Castle Mound and viewing site on Biļļu Hill GPS 56.666048, 22.493131; GPS 56.669932, 22.512616 Municipality Kuldīgas street 1, phone +371 63807206 There is a story about sweet life inside the hill of the 12 18 4. J. Rozentāls painting motifs on four facades of castle mound, which is located by the lake Saldus. Sal- Saldus buildings dus castle mound is a national archaeological monu- ment and was inhabited until the 12th century. Very GPS 56.666310, 22.495367; 56.665234, 22.492213; 5 56.664559, 22.491547; 56.666095, 22.489047; close to it on the Biļļu Hill there is a parking lot with Tūristu street 1, Lielā street 2b and 5, Avotu street 12. viewing site from which you can enjoy a beautiful view 18 of the city. Here you can also see the large inscription 5. Ciecere Nature Trail “Saldus”. GPS 56.667657, 22.492376; trail starts from Kuldīgas street, opposite Saldus Market square. 18. Saldus Lake Beach Accommodation Sightseeing GPS 56.672334, 22.506884; Pludmales street 17 6. Children’s playground “Pīļuks” (“Duckling”) 19. The Building of Saldus Music and Art Schools GPS 56.665054, 22.490735; GPS 56.666383, 22.489458; Music square, between streets Lielā and Avotu. Avotu street 12a, phone +371 63822365, +371 26422658 The Building of Saldus Music and Art Schools attracts 16 7. Saldus Children and Youth Centre GPS 56.665263, 22.491936; attention with its unique and modern architecture. It Dining Maps Lielā street 3b, phone +371 63822105 received Grand Prix at Latvian Architecture Award 15 in 2013. The building regularly hosts exhibitions of 19 8. Fountain “A Drop of Honey” various artists, concerts, performances and other 26 GPS 56.663703, 22.491802; events take place in the acoustic concert hall. Tourism map The main decoration of Maris Čaklais Square is the 20. Kapellers’ House fountain “A Drop of Honey”, the author of which is GPS 56.665003, 22.494586; Striķu street 7, Kārlis Īle, Saldus – born sculptor. The fountain is made phone +371 29443117 up of two honeycombs connected by an impressive 12 It’s difficult to imagine the history of Saldus, its devel- drop of honey. The water flows over the edges of the opment and cultural life without the Kapellers’ family. honeycomb, creating a honey rain under which you can They built a house and opened a pharmacy there in relax and play. 1857. Today the building houses a pottery, public or- 13 ganizations, collectives and associations, as well as ex- 9. Saldus Elementary School hibitions, concerts and seminars. The Kapellers’ House 14 GPS 56.660844, 22.488653; Lielā street 31/35, phone +371 63821262 offers various creative activities and special programs, 9 11 as well as interactive games for groups in Saldus city 10. Saldus Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran environment – “Pocket size Saldus” and “Watch in the Church nature”. 10 GPS 56.659508, 22.489479; Skrundas street 25/27, 21. Pottery Studio “Podnīca” 21 phone +371 29131088, +371 29572870. www.salduslutera.lv 30 GPS 56.665003, 22.494586; Striķu street 7, phone +371 26237575 11. St. Gregor Christian Mission Centre GPS 56.660294, 22.489643; 22. “Saldus Food Factory” Lielā street 26, phone +371 20216655. www.gregors.lv GPS 56.666383, 22.489458; Lielā street 9a, phone +371 29262541, +371 63881440. www.saldusgotina.lv 12. Saldus J. Rozentāls Museum of History and Art In Saldus food factory you can get acquainted with GPS 56.66307, 22.496571; Striķu street 22, the production process of milk candy “Gotiņa” (“Moo phone +371 63881547. muzejs.saldus.lv Cow”) and taste it. Once you find out which sweets Famous artist Janis Rozentāls was born not far 14 are the most delicious, you can buy them there. The from Saldus. Coming back to his native town after Factory offers different types of milk candy and graduating from the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg creams and marmalades of organic berries. he built a house-studio for himself. After World War 2 the museum was established in his house. In his studio 23. Saldus Bread Factory “Saldus Maiznieks” you may observe the exposition about J. Rozentāls’ GPS 56.685241, 22.466406; 29 Kuldīgas street 88, phone +371 63807590, +371 29375296 life. Also, the museum houses collection of his original The bread factory offers an opportunity to observe paintings and sketches. The rest of the museum houses 23 the bread baking process and see how the pastry is exhibits of history, travelling exhibitions and exhibits of made, as well as to taste the freshly baked bread – just fine-art classics from the museum repository. Saldus Saldus Saldus from the oven. TIKS centrs TIKS centrs TIKS centrs visit_saldus 13. Saldus Orthodox Church of the Lord`s 24. Visit to the Ice Cream Cellar Appearance GPS 56.664990, 22.494568; GPS 56.662061, 22.497242; Striķu street 26, Striķu street 7, phone +371 26624481 Saldus Municipality Agency “Saldus Tourism 28 phone +371 26537911 The Ice Cream Cellar tasting and educational pro- information, Culture and Sport Centre” gram invites you to learn about the history of ice Striķu street 3, Saldus, Saldus County, LV-3801. 14. Saldus Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic cream, to learn how it is made today and to taste at Phone +371 63807443. E-mail: [email protected]; Church least five types of Druva ice cream. Visits should be turisms.saldus.lv (GPS N 56.665676, E 22.493733) GPS 56.661607, 22.501769; booked in advance. Where to have a meal? J. Rozentāla street 16, phone +371 29296712 The existence of Roman Catholic Church in Saldus was 25. Saldus Sporting Centre Complex 15 GPS 56.667768, 22.498817; Name Addres GPS Phone Seating Opening hours (may change) first mentioned in 1461. However, the congregation capacity Jelgavas street 6, phone +371 63824938 Publisher: Saldus Tourism information, Culture and Sport Centre, 2020. was formed only in 1923. The congregation has Photos: Saldus Tourism information, Culture and Sport Centre and Terase, Cafeteria Striķu street 2a, Saldus 56.666012, 22.493963 +371 29245117 40 Mon.-Sat.: 10.00-19.00, Sun.: Closed twice failed to build a Catholic church in Saldus. 26. Saldus Swimming Pool tourist object public photos. Cover photo: Andrejs Sergejevs. 24 Mon.-Thur.: 12.00-23.00, Fri.-Sat.: 12.00-01.00, With the third attempt, it has finally succeeded. The GPS 56.666375, 22.513474; Kalnsētas street 32, Maps: Ltd. “Karšu izdevniecība Jāņa sēta”. Layout: Ilze Vucēna. Saldus Municipality Velve, Bar-restaurant Striķu street 7, Saldus 56.665148, 22.49443 +371 29518848 30 Sun.: 12.00-22.00 construction of the church began in 1999 and was phone +371 28812569, +371 29254833 completed in 2008. It was built after the project of Miko, Bakery-cafe Striķu street 12, Saldus 56.665413, 22.494559 +371 63881677 15 Mon.-Fri.: 08.00-18.00, Sat.: 08.00-15.00 27. Minigolf and velocarts Saldus architect A. Anderson on donations collected GPS 56.667264, 22.501069; Jelgavas street 6, Useful Information Saldus Gotiņa, “Saldus Food Factory” Kuldīgas street 1, Saldus 56.667169, 22.493465 +371 63881444 4 Tues.-Fri.: 07.30-15.00, Sat.: 07.30-14.00 in Latvia and abroad. phone +371 29412309. Only in summer. bakery shop 28. Running and skiing tracks in Līkais Forest 15. Kalnamuiža Manor Saldus Bus Station, Jelgavas street 2, Saldus: (+371) 63822107 Stikla pērlīšu spēle, Restaurant Rīgas street 10a, Saldus 56.664293, 22.49429 +371 63881596 35 Mon.-Sat.: 12.00-23.00, Sun.: upon request GPS 56.648849, 22.486842; Līkais mežs, GPS 56.666693, 22.514853; Railway Station, at Satiksmes street: (+371) 63816203 Rīgas street 1, Saldus 56.663202, 22.491962 +371 63823736 80 Mon.-Fri.: 08.00-16.00 Kalnsētas street 24, phone +371 63807012 phone +371 29455360 MX1, Cafeteria Taxis (at the Bus Station): (+371) 22555006, 26598270, 29725290, 29786501, 28266234 The manor complex includes a manor house, a servants’ 29. Small brewery “Saldalus” MX3, Bistro Rīgas street 1, Saldus 56.663202, 22.491962 +371 63823736 20 Mon.-Fri.: 08.30-16.00, Sat.: 08.30-13.30 Post Office: Kuldīgas street 4, (+371) 63822355 house, a park and a barn. The most famous manor GPS 56.652643, 22.498583; Baron`s, Cafeteria Lielā street 3b, Saldus 56.665413, 22.491941 +371 29208504 20 Mon.-Fri.: 10.00-19.00, Sat.: 10.00-17.00 owner was George von Reke, who founded the manor Striķu street 65, phone +371 28662967.