The town of Sigulda – Latvian Switzerland Updated: July 25, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More In the central part of Latvia you can find a beautiful and historically significant town of Sigulda. It lies on the southern outskirts of the picturesque forested valley of the River Gauja. This area is an ideal starting […]
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Cēsis – the most beautiful town in Latvia Updated: July 24, 2020 | By Claire | More Cēsis with almost 20.000 inhabitants, lying at the northern part of Latvia on the Gauja river, is considered the most beautiful and the most Latvian city in the country. Cēsis boasts a rich history, many monuments and numerous […]
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