CULTURAL CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS St. Mary’s Church is Ger- Latvian Folk Song Night many’s third largest brick (mid-May) at the Cēsis His- church and a model for tory and Art Museum: Listen numerous Gothic brickwork to folk songs from traditional churches in the Baltic area sounds to contemporary HANSEATIC GEMS interpretations The best view over the city can be enjoyed from Cēsis Castle Complex AROUND THE LÜBECK the viewing platform of St. CĒSIS fascinates visitors with more Peter’s Church than 10 centuries of Latvian The queen of the Hansa Where past meets future cultural history BALTIC SEA The Hanseatic League is Strolling through the winding streets of Lübeck’s his- Travemünde. The impressive Holsten Gate, symbol brought to life in the Europe- Cēsis is a city of historic and modern signifi cance. It Hanseatic junctions in the whole Baltic region. Today Hansa Market & city festival an Hansemuseum toric island-shaped UNESCO Old Town is like taking and entrance portal of the queen of the Hanseatic was founded in 1206 and it is the third oldest city in Cēsis belongs to the most important Latvian centres (July): Cēsis Castle turns a journey back to the times when the city belonged to League, welcomes visitors on their way to the Old Latvia. In the 14th century Cēsis became a member of for art and culture. Sights of interest are the medieval The world’s oldest secular into gates of history to ex- powerful merchant families and the Hanseatic League Town Island where all the interesting sites are within the Hanseatic League. Thanks to the city’s favourable castle, the Old Town with its completely preserved plore life in the Middle Ages set the pace. Lübeck’s Old Town is fi lled with culture walking distance such as a number of interesting mu- hospital, the Hospital of the location on the trading route to Russia, Cesis rapidly street net, the oldest brewery in northern Europe and and life: The seven spires of the fi ve Old Town church- seums, impressive brick churches and of course the Holy Spirit, can be found in developed into an important trading post for all kinds of the wooden villas built on the banks of the River Gau- Heritage & local cuisine es create the unique skyline that rise up behind the diversity of alleys and courtyards that have become Lübeck merchandise. A mint was built towards the end of the ja. Furthermore, Cēsis is the birthplace of the Latvian Cēsis Restaurant week shore of the river Trave. Water played a major role in peaceful oases away from the central paths. Shopping 15th century and Cesis got its own currency: the Cesis fl ag as it was approved in the Rhymed Chronicle from (twice a year): Chefs high- the history of Lübeck and even nowadays locals and possibilities and restaurants for every taste are close The Town Hall of Lübeck Schilling. This brought an even higher signifi cance to the 13th century. light the tastes of the Hansa, guests equally enjoy the water that surrounds the Old by and events make Lübeck a year-round destination. is undoubtedly one of the Cēsis and the city became one of the most important using local ingredients in most beautiful town halls in THE HANSA: A UNIQUE Town and the sandy beach at the seaside resort of modern meals Germany EUROPEAN HERITAGE Traditional, maritime or Medieval Craft Days (July): TRIP PROPOSAL FARMS & SHOPS RESTAURANTS homemade? The Christmas TRIP PROPOSAL FARMS & SHOPS RESTAURANTS Discover the ancient craft In the mid-thirteenth century, German seafaring merchants Day 1: Explore the Hanseatic city Marzipan can be bought at Café Restaurant Schiffergesellschaft Capital of Northern Germany Day 1: Check in and take an Bakery “Cēsu maize” Restaurant “Villa Santa” world in all its diversity and joined together to lay the basis of what became the Hanse- of Lübeck on an individual tour Niederegger, Breite Straße 89. (Seafarer’s Guild): traditional and offers Christmas Markets for afternoon walk through the old A small bakery in the centre of By the Gauja river, a few kilot- splendor atic League as a way to pursue their shared economic inter- including culinary tastings and “Rotspon”, the famous red wine, modern food (great fi sh dishes) every taste town to explore the historic and the old town. Bread baked from meters outside Cēsis. Interior ests. Along the coasts of Northern Europe, mainly around the backstage insights. Dinner in the can be bought at the traditional served in unique surroundings, cultural sights. Dinner in one of Latvian organic spelt wheat, buck- with paintings by a leading artist. Thematic tour “Cēsis – Baltic Sea, up to 225 cities joined the League, which had an restaurant “Schiffergesellschaft” created by many memorabilia. the restaurants. wheat, oat and barley whole grain Mediterranean cuisine with a wine house “H.F. von Melle” , Hanseatic Town”: explore important infl uence on the economy, politics and trade until with an amazing interieur. fl our. Sourdough bread. Grain touch of traditional Latvian food. located in a typical gabled house Café Niederegger: discover Day 2: Visit Cēsis Castle Com- medieval market places, the 17th century. Day 2: Discover Lübeck on a boat in the Old Town (Beckergrube 86). marzipan, the tasty delicacy! At plex and learn about Hanseatic ground in a stone mill. Bread H.E. Vanadziņš. Ziemeļu warehouses and town gates trip around the Old Town in your the Marzipan museum – free of times. After lunch, explore the tasting offered. restorāns Marzilade is a newly-created In 1980, the Hanseatic cities founded the International Union own electric boat. After that, enjoy Lübecker delicacy: a well-bal- charge – visitors can discover the beautiful nature of Cīrulīši Nature Cēsis Farmers Market Located in an old wooden house of Cities THE HANSA to revive their common heritage. To- the exhibition of the marzipan anced mixture of jam and mar- history of the famous delicacy; an trails and Gaujaslīči section In the center of town, farmers in the city centre. Nordic style museum and a piece of cake at zipan. You can fi nd it in various absolute must is a piece of Marzi- i (preferably by hiking or biking). and local producers from the regarding furnishing and cuisine. i day, the network consists of almost 200 cities in 16 countries, Café Niederegger. In the evening shops in the Old Town and in the pan cake. Also lunch menus. Dinner in one of the recommended area come to the market. It is The menu offers elk, reindeer and a signifi cant number of which are UNESCO World Heritage particularly exciting in the morning herring. A broad variety of beer. we recommend dinner at “The tourist information next to the Restaurant Fangfrisch: high Contacts restaurants. Contacts Sites. In 1991, THA HANSA became a Cultural Route of the Newport” overlooking the harbour. Holsten Gate. quality fi sh, freshly caught in the Day 3: Enjoy the city’s many when products are bought not Restaurant “Jāņoga” Council of Europe. only by the citizens, but also by Day 3: European history is Hof Thorn about 15 km outside region is served here right on the small shops and boutiques with In a residential area with a real Lübeck Tourist the owners of local restaurants Cēsis Tourist brought to life in the Europe- of the city center makes a nice swing bridge. different offers or take a boat trip local touch. Varied menu with Once a year, the International Hanseatic Day brings together Information and cafés. Information Center an Hansemuseum. Immerse detour en route to the beach. Buy Restaurant The Newport: Next on the river Gauja – a relaxed international and Latvian dishes. visitors from all over Europe to celebrate understanding, re- yourself into the fascinating world day just to enjoy the town and its Brewery Trimpus local ham and sausages in the to delicious food and a unique Holstentorplatz 1 “Hotel Cēsis” Restaurant Baznīcas laukums 1 spect and cooperation. Through hundreds of different activi- of the medieval merchants and surroundings. The traditions of beer brewing in farm shop, which is located in a view of the Old Town the restau- Lübeck, Germany Central location close to the Maija Cēsis, Latvia VISBY experience the rise and fall of the Cēsis have been known for a long ties, markets and exhibitions the traveller can experience the beautiful half-timbered barn. In rant offers a marina for guestboats +49 451 8899700 Park. Operating since 1939. Menu +371 28318318 Hansa. After the visit, take a cof- time. Brewery Trimpus is located unique Hanseatic spirit! LÜBECK, STADE, WISMAR July and August you can pick your with up to 50 berths. [email protected] based on classic European cui- [email protected] fee or snack at the Café Fräulein own blueberries. in the very heart of Cēsis, next to sine with Latvian interpretations CĒSIS, LIMBAŽI, STRAUPE, VALMIERAPÄRNU Brömse in the historic monastery. www.luebeck-tourism.de Cēsis castle complex. The owners and seasonal accents. www.turisms.cesis.lv offer tastings and tours. .. CULTURAL CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Lielstraupe Castle, the Park Almedalen – originally church and the park built the Hanseatic harbour and hosted from 13-20th century by the German The Cathedral St Mary – Family von Rosen built in 1225, unique organ The Straupe Hanseatic Hik- The Botanical Garden – an ing Trail: Exploring history in oasis all year round STRAUPE today`s landscape (about 3 VISBY km long) Stora Torget – dominated by ABOUT The smallest Hanseatic town in the world Manhattan of Middle Ages the ruins of the Franciscan Straupe Old Post Station convent and Slow Food Straupe This brochure is the fi nal publication of the project “Cultural Straupe is an ancient Hanseatic city in Latvia, north of Today Straupe is the biggest village in the municipality In 1161 Gotland signed the Artlenburg Treaty with the especially the Cathedral St Mary.