History of Latvia
Follow Latvia’s history from medieval Livonia and the 1918 republic through occupation, restored independence, museums and historic places to visit.
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15 results for “history”
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Rēzekne
Plan Rēzekne with practical guidance on GORS, the castle hill, river promenade, Latgale culture, trains, stay areas and a one-day route.
Open guideNational Awakening and Latvia’s First Republic
Follow Latvia through national awakening, the First World War, the 1918 proclamation, War of Independence and the republic of 1918–1940.
Open guide3 Days in Riga Itinerary
Follow a practical three-day Riga itinerary through Old Town, Central Market, major museums, Art Nouveau streets, parks and Āgenskalns.
Open guideScience in Latvia
Explore science in Latvia through its universities, research institutes, VIZIUM, the Cēsis Space Education Centre, natural-history museums and astronomy.
Open guide7 Days in Riga Itinerary
Use Riga as a seven-day base for Old Town, markets, museums, Art Nouveau, Āgenskalns, Jūrmala, Sigulda and Latvia’s open-air museum.
Open guideLiepāja
Plan Liepāja with practical guidance on its centre, beach, Karosta, public transport, trains and coaches, stay areas and a two-day route.
Open guideExplore Latvia
Explore Latvia through practical guides to nature, national parks, beaches, castles, events, food, culture, language, history, science and sport.
Open guideMedieval Livonia and the Russian Empire
Explore Latvia from medieval Livonia and Hanseatic Riga through the Duchy of Courland, Swedish rule and incorporation into the Russian Empire.
Open guideThe Restoration of Latvia’s Independence
Follow Latvia’s Third Awakening, Popular Front, Baltic Way, 1990 declaration, 1991 restoration and return to democratic European statehood.
Open guideThe Occupations of Latvia and Soviet Rule
Understand Latvia’s Soviet and Nazi occupations, Holocaust, deportations, resistance, exile and life under Soviet rule from 1940 to 1991.
Open guideVentspils
Plan Ventspils with practical guidance on the castle, port promenades, beach, VIZIUM, public buses, stay areas and a two-day coastal visit.
Open guideCēsis
Plan a visit to Cēsis with its medieval castle, Old Town, parks, museums, trains from Riga, where to stay and nearby Gauja nature routes.
Open guideRiga
Plan a first visit to Riga with practical guidance on sights, stay areas, transport, food, seasons, and day trips to Jūrmala or Sigulda.
Open guideBauska and Rundāle
Plan Bauska and Rundāle with practical guidance on both castles, the palace garden, buses from Riga, the local connection and a full-day route.
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