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Riga is one of the largest cities in the Baltic Sea. It is not only geographically, but also at cultural crossroads - there your soul may find rest, entertainment and an unforgettable experience for the tourists from the East and the West. No wonder that Riga was declared the European Capital of Culture in 2014. Riga is the purpose of the close of any European city. Riga is easily accessible from the UK and Scandinavia, Russia or Germany. Do not forget,...

Ventspils is Latvia's largest port and a popular holiday destination on the coast. It was the very first Ventspils beach in Latvia receiving the coveted blue flag showing that followed all the rules and the beach meets all EU standards. There is a seaside park, a playground and a water park. Among the architectural monuments of interest in Ventspils Livonian Order Castle is now the Historical Museum which are also worth visiting as the Ethnographic Open Air Museum, where the train r...

Jurmala is the largest seaside resort in the Baltic countries with a long history. The resort town is located 25 km from the capital of Riga and 15 km from Riga International Airport. Jurmala is proud of its unique natural resources, healing mineral waters and peat mud, pine forests, a favorable climate for the health of coastal, dunes and beach, stretching for 32.8 miles. The beach is covered with white quartz sand beaches of Maiori and develops Jaunkeme...

One of the most famous and popular attractions in Riga is the Riga Castle, which is visited by Russian and foreign tourists. The history of the Riga Castle dates back to 1330 when it was built after the destruction of the old castle. In 1642, when Riga was under Sweden domination, a new wing was built to the castle by the River Daugava which has survived in its original form to this day. In the days of Czarist Russia castle was rebuilt to meet the needs of the provincial institutio...

Despite the distance from the center of the city, it is well worthy to visit the Riga Motor Museum because it is the only automobile museum in the former Soviet Union. It is included in the 30-ky best technical museums in the world and in the top five in Europe. The collection includes cars and motorcycles at the beginning of the XX th century, military sports cars, limousines and 30-x years cars (including Molotov’ s car, limousine Brezhnev), s...

Some years ago, this magnificent cathedral, located in Riga, was closed for renovation, but after the renovation its doors were thrown open to welcoming back many tourists and locals. The construction of the Cathedral and the monastery began in 1211 and lasted for many centuries. Finally, the outlines of its Baroque 90 - meter tower acquired in 1766 in the cathedral. Its body is one of the largest in the world. It was built in the 80s of the XIX century. Special works for the organ ...

About the Mediterranean Sea   The Mediterranean Sea is one of the largest seas in the world and one of the most popular with tourists. It is located in the Atlantic basin sharing Africa, Europe and Asia. The climate, the vegetation, the history and the culture of the peoples of the...

Pirates, reggae, Cuban cigars… all these betray a special atmosphere of the Caribbean Sea. Who does not want to visit the sea, which scoured the expanse of Francis Drake and Henry Morgan? That is why a holiday in the Caribbean is the favorite for many tourists.   Location &...

About the Red Sea   The Red Sea is one of the cleanest seas on the planet and recreation on the Red Sea is considered one of the best for many years. The Red Sea is located in the inner waters of the Indian Ocean and separates the Arabian Peninsula from Africa. A feature of the Red Sea is that it does not fall into the river, allowing the sea water to be clean and clear. The Red Sea is ...

History The Saint Constantine and Elena’s Cathedral in Beltsy, Moldova is one of the best places to visit while being in the city. It is one of the most monumental buildings of the XX th century. The cathedral began in September 24, 1924 by Visarion Puiu together with Patriarch Damianus of Jerusalem, Miron Cristea and Carol II of Romania. Its consecration took place on June 2, 1935. It was attended by king Carol II and the Metropolitan of Australia Timotheus....

History The “ Alecu Russo” State University of Balti was founded in 1945 and it is the second biggest University in Moldova named after the 19th century Romanian ethnologist and illuminist Alecu Russo. It is a prestigious institution of higher education, a modern center of science, education and culture having adequate materials, well-furnished classrooms and well-equipped laboratories. The University is active for 65 years and acquired ...

History The Armenian St. Gregory the Enlightener Church from Balti ( 1910-1916) symbolizes a sign of the settlement of Armenians in Moldova. During the second part of the 19th century and namely in 1858 there were 2275 Armenians in Bessarabia and they lived mostly in the capital Chisinau and Balti. Moldovian trade was dominated by Armenians and they played a crucial role in the development of Moldovan towns. The early refugees belonged to the upper classes, they were...