Outside of Riga there are many other must-see Latvia holiday
excursions. The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum is one of the most
popular tourist hotspots in Latvia and the premier half day city
breaks excursion outside of Riga. The museum houses authentic homes,
farmsteads, windmills, wooden churches and fishing villages which
represent different regions of Latvia through the last three
centuries. All around this unique museum, there are craftsmen
demonstrating various tasks and recreating the ancient way of
living. There are weavers, blacksmiths, potters and other folklore
craftsmen. Here you can truly experience the traditional Latvian
cuisine, drink real ale and pick up authentic Latvian souvenirs. The
Open Air Museum is a carefully preserved historical area that is one
of the finest Riga weekend breaks excursions one could wish for.
Jurmala is the largest summer resort in the Baltic States and has
often been referred to as the Baltic Riviera. The perfect sand
beaches stretch for over 32km and they annually receive a Blue Flag
award from the EU for their impeccable cleanliness. This is where Rigans come to play and escape the hustle of the city, to relax on
the beach, indulge in the soothing spas and dine in the sea front
restaurants. What makes Jurmala even more inviting is that it is
only a short travelling distance from Riga, only a 20-25 minute
train or car ride from the city centre. We highly recommend to our
discerning Baltic states city break travellers to take an excursion
to this charming park like city. Add an extra night to your Riga
weekend break or come back for a summer vacation or simply spend a
fantastic afternoon on the beach, Jurmala really is a Latvian secret
Latvia holidays paradise.
When people in Riga want to escape the city life they travel to
the Sigulda region, which is about 50km East of Riga. The Sigulda
area is spectacular, with dramatic landscapes, sparkling lakes and
hiking trails throughout the National Park. Not only is the
countryside beautiful, but Sigulda is a historically rich town, with
castles, churches and medieval buildings to explore. The most famous
among them is the Turaida Castle, which is a specially protected
cultural monument. Turaida means ‘Garden of God’ and is a quite the
fitting name for this ancient castle and its grand surroundings.
Sigulda is a beautiful place to enjoy on a holidays break in Latvia.
Escape Riga for a day and broaden your cultural horizons, you’ll be
forever glad to have visited this area.
The architect responsible for the Hermitage in St.Petersburg was
Bartolomeo Rasterelli, and he also designed a wonderful baroque
styled palace 77Km south of Riga. Rundale Palace is a favourite
Baltic city breaks attraction whilst on holiday in Latvia, enquire
to Vamos Travel about arranging tour tickets and holiday guides. The Rundale Palace is one of the most outstanding monuments of Baroque
and Rococo art in Latvia, built between 1736 and 1740 as a summer
residence of the Duke of Courland Ernst Johann Biron. The Rundale
complex consists of the beautiful palace with its inner courtyard,
semicircular stables with a large household yard and a formal park
surrounded by a canal. The palace has many exhibitions and rooms to
explore, and one can even take leisurely strolls around the green
parks. The palace has been magnificently restored to its full
potential and presents a real cultural treat for city break
explorers having a holiday weekend break in the gorgeous Riga.
Riga might have the highest concentration of wooden architecture
of any European capital and is in fierce competition with Reykjavik
for the title. Excellent examples of architectural fantasies in wood
can be found all over the city. Riga and Latvia have historically
always had access to high-quality timber. In Riga the excellent
traditions of Russian craftsmanship met with the best of Western
architectural building traditions. A must for lovers of wooden
architecture is Kipsala, an island that can be seen from the old
town and ferry terminal. With its fascinating wooden architecture
this part of the city has a unique atmosphere and more relaxed pace
of life.
Contact our Riga city break & Latvia holiday experts today:
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