Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania - Latvia (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet


A tapestry of sea, lakes and woods, Latvia is best described as a vast, unspoiled parkland with just one real city – its cosmopolitan capital, Riga. The country might be small, but the amount of personal space it provides is enormous.

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania - Latvia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

- gawk at the menagerie of devilish gargoyles that inhabit Riga’s art nouveau treasures

- maps

- lose yourself in Old Riga’s Unesco-protected maze of cobblestones, church spires and gingerbread
- trim

- transport

- listen to the waves pound awesomely remote Cape Kolka, which crowns the lonely Kurzeme coast

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Riga & Around, Jirmala, Iemeri, Western Latvia (Kurzeme), Kurzeme Gulf Coast, Cape Kolka (Kolkasrags), Northern Baltic Coast, Ventspils, Pivilosta, Liepija, Kuldiga, Alsunga, Sabile, Southern Latvia (Zemgale), Bauska, Rundile Palace, Dobele & Around, Daugava River Valley, Northeastern Latvia (Vidzeme), Vidzeme Coast, Gauja National Park, Southeastern Latvia (Latgale), Daugavpils & Around, Rizekne & Around, Under-stand Latvia, Latvia Today, History, The People, The Arts, Food & Drink, Survival Guide.

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