Sightseeing Liepaja, Latvia

A unique 17th - 19. century, urban monument. The old city center is the Old Market, now the Curonian area where active trading took place from the 16th century. The 60th years to the 1792nd g. , it served as a place of punishment. Network of streets in the city center is still partly preserved medieval haotismu, there are many valuable historical an ...»

One of the most luxurious buildings in Liepaja. The 19th century. At the end of the Catholic church was in need of repair, but the church was difficult to get permission for construction of new buildings. Then with a little trick on the old building was built new by creating a church in the church. Since the old church became the new building of th ...»

Wooden cottage with windows sīkrūšu is known as Peter the house. In the 17th century it was a madam Hoijeres hotel, and there 1697. gadā visited the Russian tsar Peter I. Says that the Czar chose Madam Hoijeres hotel because at that time it was the only hotel in Liepaja, which had an indoor toilet. Cars in Liepaja came incognito. Together with Russi ...»

Huge stone church by J. K. Dorna project built in the 1742nd - 1758th g. German church needs. 55 m high tower completed the 1866th g. The church is the late-Baroque facade, sumptuous baroque and rococo interior. Church is famous for its organ, built from the 1773rd - 1780th g. Since the 1885th g. Greenberg company's instrument for organ reconstruct ...»

Pētertirgus located at the Liepaja's oldest church, the particulars of which are from the 1508th g. Originally it was made ​​of wood, later rebuilt several times, most recently in the 1893rd g. architect p. m. Berchi led neo-Gothic style. The church is famous for its altar, with the 1997th g. celebrated 300 anniversary. The altar of cost-effective w ...»

The 1884th g. around Liepaja began to build fortresses and forts system with many fortifications, powder magazine and artificially dug channels. City would bring a reinforced clamps and girded with water bodies. The 1908th g. by the Russian - German terms of the contract fortress ceased to function. Survived to the present day some excerpts: Vidusf ...»

Already serving their sentence in prison in 1905 the revolutionary events of 1905 sailors involved in the garrison. Place opposite the prison become the brothers' graves of many prisoners who were shot just inside the prison fence. At all times the building served as a prison-virssardzes the Soviet army, the Latvian Army and Marine forces. The last ...»

At the time of the 1894th until 1908. g. sea ​​fortification built a wide range of systems. Before the first World War II, the Northern forts blown up, and eventually wash into the sea. There are now able to walk past the visitors closed military sites. You can explore the many labyrinths of underground passages. Heard talk that the forts connectin ...»

The 2006th On the 12th May Liepaja, Fish Street, was opened in Latvian musicians walk of fame. Bronze plaques can be seen Eve Akurātere, Imants Kalnins, Pete Anderson, Martin Brown, Ojara Greenberg, John Twist and Hugo, the group Yellow postman Eolika, Jumprava Livi, Minuet, Modo, Thunder and other musicians' hand imprints and commemorative logo.

Seaside Park, the Kurhaus prospectus all, 1977 is set for the monument to those killed fishermen and sailors - the ever expectant sorrow, grieving woman's image, which raised hands above the eyes and opens far horizon, a symbol of all mothers, wives, fiancées, sisters and lovers, the men failed to return from the voyage, and left the bottom.

Liepaja is known as the music capital, and here everyone has the opportunity to enjoy and feel the most appropriate musical rhythms. One of the admirers of the Latvian assembly areas first Rock Café, where on weekends live music. Latvian first Rock Café building is also one of the most successful projects of modern architecture in Liepaja.

As witness the beauty of nearby houses, columns vandalized the 20th century. at the beginning of pseudo-gothic Tosmare water tower. Its height is 37 m. Borehole water with steam pumps pumpēja tower reservoir. From there, three times a day the water was delivered to Navy people. Currently, water supplied from the elektrosūknis.

Breakwater provides protection of water in the port of Liepaja Z against storms and drifting sand. Pier length is 1800 m, width 7. 35 m. In order to reduce wave impact, along the breakwater wall Z trijragi placed concrete. Natural disasters and power to charm - go there during a storm! But the caution!

Folk Art Society "SAIVA" established in 2007. per year 7. November in order to keep Kurzeme district craft traditions of the Latvian cultural heritage an important part, and put those skills the next generation, enticing children and young people to engage in activities of the House Craftsmen.

Pētertirgus located near the Curonian area and remains the largest market in Liepaja. Market pavilion opened in 1910. It was designed by architect L. Melvils. Pavilion was then highly innovative form. Roof construction with large windows providing good light.

This used to be a closed area. Now here is a nice stroll. Footpath - plank - top overlooking the harbor docks with boats, yachts and a fountain, which resembles a wave washing the shore of the Trade channel. Colored lights lit up at night it looks special.

The museum installed in the house, built in well-off merchant 1, 901th g. by Professor Ives's sketches and the project architect M Berchi eclectic style with Gothic elements. Here you can see not only a gorgeous interior, but also a rich museum exhibition.

Created new markets in the former place. It is the city's central square, the most popular meeting place for people. Built in the 1911th - 1913th g, as found in the rose garden with over 500 rose bushes. Rose Square reconstructed the 2000th g.

An interesting modern architecture. The church was consecrated 2, 001th g. - It was the Vatican Pavilion at the World Exhibition "Expo 2000". The church was built and moved to Liepaja on the German Catholic donations.

Drill hall was built in 1904, the 1903rd. The building was lightweight, riveted metal structures and tin roof lining. To illuminate the vast space, designed in arched windows and roofs installed glass tile band