Latvia’s capital, Riga, a picturesque and fairytale-like medieval town, was established as a city in 1201. It boasts rich architecture, complete with Gothic spires. (Photo: GIRTS RAGELIS)
Latvia’s capital, Riga, a picturesque and fairytale-like medieval town, was established as a city in 1201. It boasts rich architecture, complete with Gothic spires. (Photo: GIRTS RAGELIS)
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Latvia’s capital, Riga, a picturesque and fairytale-like medieval town, was established as a city in 1201. It boasts rich architecture, complete with Gothic spires. (Photo: GIRTS RAGELIS)
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J¯urmala beach is one of the finest resort towns in Northern Europe and a favourite spa destination for tourists. (Photo: LATVIA.TRAVEL)
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Latgale is called “the land of blue lakes.” The country’s largest lake, as well as its deepest, are both in this region. (Photo: VALDIS SKUDRE)
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Riga has been granted UNESCO World Heritage status. Shown here is one of many examples of Art Nouveau architecture. (Photo: LATVIA.TRAVEL)
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Latvia’s bathhouse tradition continues today, but dates back to the 19th Century, when there was a bathhouse on every farmstead. (Photo: KASPARS DALECKIS)
