Travel Guide to Latvia

Latvia is one of the Baltic states that lie on the shores of the Baltic Sea in northern Europe. Latvia has a long history which is evident in its towns and cities as a rich heritage and traditions. It also has an attractive countryside with many small villages and natural attractions. 

What to see in Latvia

Riga is the capital of Latvia and has its own page Riga

Daugavpils Fortress - is a huge fortress in Daugavpils, Latvia. It is the only early 19th century military fortification of its kind in Northern Europe that has been preserved without significant alterations; it is mostly unrestored. The fortress was commissioned by Alexandra I of Russia and it was built between 1810 and 1878. It was built as a strategic defence of Russia's western flank and it first came under fire in 1812 by Napoleon's forces. 

Cesis is a town in Latvia. It contains two beautiful castles and parks, period houses and small cobbled streets.

Jurmala - is a resort town in Latvia, about 25 kilometers west of Riga. It has a 33 km stretch of white-sand beach, and is popular with locals and tourists. Also has Livu Akvaparks - the biggest water park in Northern Europe.

Liepaja is surrounded by water. There is the Baltic Sea coast, two big lakes, some smaller one, four canals in the city. Karosta, the northern part of the city, used to be a secret soviet military town.

Sigulda - popular town with many interesting castles and historic places. The most popular attraction outside Riga for foreign tourists, sights include Turaida castle, Krimulda Palace and Ruins and Sigulda Medieval Castle Ruins and the new castle.