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some of the most compelling arguments as to why you should visit this Baltic
nation number 10 lake rosna latvia is a nation rich in natural beauty and in few
places is that more obvious than at lake rosna this body of water is so precious
an entire national park was established in 2007 with the express purpose of
protecting it often referred to as the gem of eastern latvia rosna national
park is located in La Jolla an area so abundant in lakes it has in turn been
called the land of blue lakes but even though it finds itself with a lot of
competition Lake rosna succeeds in standing out from the bunch because of
its impressive size it's even sometimes referred to as the sea of luck Allah
number 9 yo canna all the way across the country on its western shore lies the
delightful small village of your Cana while the village itself does make for a
perfect destination for a quaint little getaway the real reason you're here is
the shoreline the yokan of Bluffs will simply take your breath away a
picturesque seashore yo Cal now remains largely untouched with the only
significant human impact in the area being the people who come here to camp
and appreciate its natural glory atop the bluffs some of which can reach
upwards of 65 feet in height majestic pine trees grow many of them with their
roots exposed come here and pitch a tent atop the bluffs to enjoy a Baltic sunset
like no other number 8 I'd blown a basilica whether you're drawn
specifically to houses of worship or not everyone can appreciate the architecture
and rich history of the aglow nova silica also known as the Basilica of the
Assumption in addition to being considered the single most culturally
important Catholic Church in the country the Basilica also serves as a spending
example of late Baroque architecture in keeping with the style the interior of
Basilica is sumptuously decorated and further distinguished by the use of
columns cross vaults and arches just make sure to check the calendar before
you visit on certain days of religious celebration it's known to draw upwards
of 25,000 people number 7 the song and dance festival speaking of large crowds
no other gathering in Latvia is bigger than this one a celebration of
traditional Latvian culture the song and dance festival dates back to the early
19th century and is held approximately every five years so you'll want to check
the schedule before booking your trip to make sure the two lineup well it might
seem a bit crazy to be planning your vacation around something that occurs so
infrequently rust us when we say that the song and dance festival makes for an
utterly unique cultural experience on an average festival year the event draws
40,000 performers yep you heard that right
40,000 performers not spectators and with the latvian youth song and dance
festival scheduled on an alternating five-year cycle there's actually only
two and a half years between festivities number six gaya national park latvia is
a country that clearly prioritizes protecting it's green spaces as
evidenced by its four national parks forty-two nature parks and 260 nature
reserves plus other areas fitting under different categories of preservation
when all said and done a full one-fifth of the nation has been designated
protected land each National Park has something special to offer but if you
only have the chance to visit one make it go yeah located northeast of Riga
Galia is not only home to 900 plant species 149 varieties of birds and
dozens of mammals but it's also populated by some 500 monuments and
cultural relics including castles and ruins number 5 Cape Kulka like the tip
of a spear dramatically piercing the waters of the Baltic Sea Cape Kalka is
the westernmost point of the Gulf of Riga
here you'll find a village that shares the capes name as well as a lighthouse
but it's the Beach that's of most interest Cape Colca Beach is perhaps one
of the world's most underappreciated and overlooked the average temperature is
definitely on the low side but it's wonderfully remote and breathtakingly
beautiful if you're up for an adventure one can also go visit a number of
livonian settlements such as Sonic speech dugs and Vida which dealt the
Baltic shoreline of the larger Kulka parish number for food get ready for a
good eat because of the climate latvian cuisine is very seasonal and Hardy and
skews toward staples like potatoes cabbage barley and eggs and given how
distinct each season is what a visitor eats can vary dramatically depending on
the time of year the most popular dishes tend to be extremely comforting and
often deliciously buttery don't forget to try carbonara a pork cutlet similar
to schnitzel Latvia is capital city Riga has also become something of a foodie
and restaurant hub plus if you visit in spring you can try a glass or two of
birch sap number three now gout pills located in southeastern latvia the city
of dalgu pills is the country's second largest and lies close to the
neighboring nations of Belarus Lithuania and Russia of the three it's the latter
that has the most influence despite technically being the farthest away as
you probably already know the geographical history of the Baltics is
rather messy the city known today as delgo pills previously went by the name
of dinna book and was previously part of the Russian Empire though laughy had
gained its independence from the latter in 1918 the population of dug out pills
to this day remains overwhelmingly russian-speaking
in no small part thanks to its complicated history alcohol pills is an
architecture lovers delight boasting a beautiful historic center and a fortress
number 2 stasis castle of the many castles and ruins that dot Latvia is
landscape says's castle is arguably the most impressive and interesting to visit
not only due to its history but also because it's the best preserved its
foundation dates all the way back to the early 13th century considered a Baltic
must visit it bears the distinction of having once been under siege by none
other than Ivan the Terrible the structure has weathered many attacks and
taken a fair amount of damage over the years but
each ugly chapter only adds to its historical importance and the
fascination surrounding it number one Riga without a doubt the
biggest reason to visit Latvia is its capital city as mentioned its vibrant
food scene does not disappoint but the biggest highlight of any trip to
Riga has to be the city's historical center a unesco world heritage site it
boasts some truly inspiring architecture including buildings in the Art Nouveau
and 19th century wooden construction style as well as delightful streets full
of colorful little homes and storefronts then there are the incredible church
spires in Riga tradition and modern lifestyle trends blend in a unique
fashion that one really needs to experience firsthand to fully appreciate
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