Landmarks of Latvia by Kārlis Kaktiņš https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek These are the landmarks we suggest visiting to our Erasmus+ project partners. en-us 2021-05-05 17:33:12 UTC 2021-05-20 07:11:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1f1-1f1fb.png Ventas Rumba karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494974825 The Venta Rapid is the widest waterfall in Europe, which in spring and autumn offers a view on flying fish. The width of the waterfall is around 100—110 metres, while its height is 1.8—2 metres. The waterfall can be viewed along its entire length from both the sides of the river, as well as from the iconic brick bridge across the Venta, which is located 200 m downstream from the waterfall. ]]> 2021-05-05 17:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494974825 Rīga karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494976649 Riga is the capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltic States. Old Town, the Freedom Monument, various museums, Central Market, National Library of Latvia - you name it, Riga has plenty of great attractions to offer. With Art Nuveau architecture, Riga's historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.]]> 2021-05-05 17:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494976649 Amusement theme park „ABpark” karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494979874 The Amusement Park ABpark is ideal for families with children. With a wide range of attractions and activities, everyone will find engaging activities to make the time together special. 

It is advisable to plan at least 5 hours to enjoy the park offers, as the park entrance ticket price includes the full range of attractions available throughout the whole day.
]]> 2021-05-05 17:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494979874 Deer Park "Saulstari" karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494982540 Visit Bambi’s relatives!

At More Safari Park, visitors can walk a 1,5 km long trail, admire the deer from up close and even feed the majestic creatures. Around 400 animals are housed here in nineteen enclosures.

The park is located in the Sigulda district, More parish.

]]> 2021-05-05 17:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494982540 Gauja National Park karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494985331 The Gauja National Park is the largest and oldest of the national parks in Latvia, characterized by great biological diversity, variety of landforms, natural springs, sandstone outcrops, picturesque views and unique natural, cultural and historical monuments. 

The Gauja National Park stretches over more than 90,000 hectares, protecting the most beautiful section of the Gauja Valley along the Gauja River between Valmiera and Murjāņi.

There are over 500 cultural and historical monuments in the territory of the Gauja National Park – castle mounds, brick castles, churches, manor houses, watermills, windmills and other archaeological, architectural and art monuments.

Scattered along the Gauja River, there are 19 ancient castle mounds, six medieval castles and three towns – Straupe, Sigulda un Cēsis. 

]]> 2021-05-05 17:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494985331 Rundāle palace karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494988889 A onetime gift from the Russian empress Catherine the Great, the Rundale Palace is the most elegant remnant of imperial rule from St. Petersburg left in Latvia.

It can be found encircled by blooming rose gardens and English-style lawns close to the town of Bauska.

The designs of the façade and grounds are flamboyant and extravagant in the extreme, oozing with all the Italian-esque opulence and eccentricity you’d expect of a piece by the celebrated architect of the Russian court, Bartolomeo Rastrelli.

]]> 2021-05-05 17:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1494988889 Karosta Prison karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1495005972 Karosta Prison is a museum in the Karosta district of Liepāja.
The building was built at the beginning of the 20th century as Karosta Hospital. Since the revolution of 1905, this building has been used by all authorities as a place for disciplinary action by the military.
Karosta Prison had performed its functions until 1997, the last prisoners were soldiers convicted by the Latvian Navy.
Today, the prison has a museum with entertainment for historical sensations.]]> 2021-05-05 17:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1495005972 Turaida Castle karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1499233209 The Turaida Castle is a medieval castle located on the opposite bank of the Gauja River, near Sigulda. It was recently reconstructed and is a part of the Gauja National Park. It was built in 1214 by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword at the place where a Livonian (Līvi) wooden castle had previously stood. The grave of the legendary Rose of Turaida is in the grounds of the castle.]]> 2021-05-06 17:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1499233209 Daugavpils fortress karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1499511257
Daugavpils Fortress, is an early 19th century fortress in Daugavpils, Latvia. It is the only early 19th century military fortification of its kind in Northern Europe that has been preserved without any altercations. The construction of the fortress began in 1810 by decree of Tsar Alexander I of Russia. Construction of the fortress, due to Napoleon's invasion, lengthy delays, serious floodings and slow construction work, was fully completed only almost 70 years later, in 1878.

The Mark Rothko Art centre is located in the former Artillery arsenal.

]]> 2021-05-06 18:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1499511257 Cēsis karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1499639722 Cēsis is a historic town in Vidzeme. Its center is one of the best-preserved old districts in Latvia. Its main attractions are the Cēsis Castle (in the photo), St. John's Church and the Cēsis castle manor house.]]> 2021-05-06 18:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1499639722 Basilica of the Assumption of Aglona karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1499793077 The original wooden church and monastery were destroyed by fire. Construction of the present church, which is in the Italian Baroque style,  was completed in 1780. It is decorated with two 60-meter-high towers

Every year thousands of pilgrims flock to the Basilica on 15 August, feast day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.]]> 2021-05-06 19:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1499793077 Cape Kolka karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1542740258 One of the most popular tourist destinations, Cape Kolka lies where the Baltic Sea meets the Gulf of Riga. That's why the cape is often referred to as "the place where to seas come together".]]> 2021-05-20 06:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1542740258 Ventspils karliskaktins https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1542757751 A former Hanseatic League city, the 3rd largest port city in Latvia, Ventspils offers a perfect balance of historic and modern.

Probably the most noticable thing about this city is the numerous cow sculptures scattered across the city. 

The most popular spot in Ventspils is the Blue Flag Beach, as is the Ventspils Castle, which was built in the 13th century.

If you want to know more, you can visit this site: https://www.visitventspils.com/en/start/]]> 2021-05-20 06:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/karliskaktins/9t3v35jn0dm48dek/wish/1542757751