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Latvia as a whole is known far less than its capital, Riga, or the most popular resort city of Jurmala. Many people know Riga as the largest city in the Baltic States with a huge number of architectural monuments belonging to completely different eras. Here and the Dome Cathedral, which was built in 1211 and which houses one of the most famous organs in the world, and the Peter Church with a 120-meter tower, the central silhouette of a huge number of postcards with views of the city, and the whole area of ​​incredible beauty of houses made in Art Nouveau . By the way, it is estimated that 40% of buildings in the center of Riga are built in art nouveau style, which is more than in any other European city.
But Riga and Jurmala are just a small part of the beauty that will open before the eyes of a traveler who has decided to travel inland. Knightly castles, palaces of barons and small manor houses remained throughout Latvia. Jelgava, the capital of the Duchy of Courland, or Rundale Castle, the work of the famous architect Rastrelli, the summer residence of the favorite of the Russian Empress Anna Ioannovna of the Duchy of Courland of Biron, is all worth it.
In Cēsis, the ruins of the ancient Livonian castle are preserved. In the latter, by the way, medieval festivals are regularly held with knightly tournaments and archer tournaments, theatrical performances and tasting of medieval dishes.
Latvia even has its own Switzerland. Latvian Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places in Latvia - the Gauja National Park - for its incredible beauty and a large number of mountains. In Sigulda, and this is a small town located just in these places, I want to move to live, having retired. 
Get up in the morning, drink fresh coffee and go for a walk either along the quiet city streets or along the paths in the park, enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the surrounding world. And if you want to feel again a medieval knight or a lady of his heart, then another ancient fortress towers near Sigulda -
Litauen
Turaida Castle.

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