WE ALL CAME HERE FROM

SOMEWHERE

Lifelong Learning Multirateral Comenius School Project

Olaine Secondary School No 1

Olaine, Latvia2011

TOURISM – A WAY PROMOTING OUR OWN

CULTURE

by Sabine Fukse, Form 9 bOlaine Secondary School No 1

2011

TOP 10 TOURISM SIGHTS IN LATVIA

• Rundale Palace and Museum• Aglona Basilica• Old Riga• Jurmala city• The Historical Centre of Kuldiga• Gauja National Park• Turaida Museum Reserve• Ventspils• Liepaja• Cesis Old town

RUNDALE PALACE AND MUSEUM

built between the 1736 -1740 by Rastrelli

Duke of Courland Ernst Johann summer residence

AGLONA BASILICAbuilt - 1780

Latvian centre of Catholicism

one of the most famous sanctuaries in the world

OLD RIGAhistorical and geographical centre of Riga

included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

city has got the European Heritage Label

OLD RIGA

JURMALA CITY

the largest resort city in the Baltic States 

the length of the beach - 32.8 km

 is well-known for its natural treasures – the mild climate, sea, healthy air, curative mud and mineral water

JURMALA CITY

THE HISTORICAL CENTRE OF KULDIGA

developed in the 17th –18th centuries

popular poets and artists’ city

the widest waterfall in Europe - Venta waterfall

The bridge over the river Venta – the third longest brick bridge in Europe

GAUJA NATIONAL PARK

founded in 1973

territory - 91 745 ha

500 cultural and historical monuments - hill forts, stone castles, churches, watermills and windmills and much more

TURAIDA MUSEUM RESERVE

was founded in 1988, but Turaida Castle was built in 1214.

covers an area of 41 ha and there are situated 37 historical buildings and constructions.

has become the most visited museum of Latvia

VENTSPILS

city offers recreation on a “Blue Flag” beach with excellent amenities and Ventspils Aqua Parkone of the busiest port cities in Latviaan Anchor Path (located 6 metre high and 23 tonne anchor)

The Symbol of Ventspils

LIEPAJAcity of music and culture

"Liepaja - notes to follow!“ – the trail of notes, which lead you to important city objects

Latvian Musicians Alley of Fame is located there

CESIS OLD TOWN

one of the oldest Latvian towns – built in 1237

Cesis castle ruins – one of the largest and outstanding medieval castles in the territory of Latvia, built in 1209

gorgeous natural landscapes and rich historical sources

THANK YOU FOR ATTENTION!