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Latvia

Republic of Latvia

CapitalRiga
RegionNorthern Europe
CurrencyEUR
Official languagesLatvian
Access to the seaYes
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Latvia

Country guides · General reference point, not an exact location.

Riga

Kuldīga

Alekšupīte

Venta River

Ventas Rumba

Alekšupīte
Latvia · Region or area

Alekšupīte

The Alekšupīte is a stream in Kuldīga that runs beside historic buildings and beneath small bridges. Its waterfall was created and reinforced in the 17th century to harness water power for a paper mill.

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Ventas Rumba waterfall and the historic brick bridge over the Venta River in Kuldīga.
Latvia · City or town

Kuldīga

Kuldīga is best explored on foot between the Alekšupīte stream and the Venta River. Its historic centre, waterside houses, brick bridge and Ventas Rumba waterfall form a connected walk through streets and along the riverbank.

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Urban view of Riga, Latvia’s capital
Latvia · City or town

Riga

Riga is Latvia's capital and a city in the country. The available information provides basic geographic context rather than a guide to places to visit.

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Venta River
Latvia · Region or area

Venta River

At Kuldīga, the Venta forms part of an urban landscape of waterside houses, bridges and riverbanks. The historic brick bridge and Ventas Rumba waterfall offer a way to see how the river has shaped the town.

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Ventas Rumba waterfall and the historic brick bridge over the Venta River in Kuldīga.
Latvia · Place of interest

Ventas Rumba

Ventas Rumba is a broad, low waterfall on the Venta at Kuldīga, and its appearance varies with the water level. It lies within the Venta Valley Nature Reserve; in spring, fish can sometimes be seen trying to swim upstream.

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Latvia

Guides to this destination

Context map showing Latvia in Northern Europe. Practical guides

Latvia in Northern Europe

Latvia is in Northern Europe, and its capital is Riga. This introductory guide helps you locate the country, distinguish confirmed facts from unknowns, and check travel details before departure.

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Practical guides

Riga, Latvian and the euro for a first look at Latvia

A first compass for locating Latvia and preparing the checks you need before travelling: its capital, language and currency.

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Practical guides

Riga, Latvian and the euro place Latvia in Northern Europe

Latvia is in Northern Europe, and Riga is its capital. Latvian and the euro are the basic details to know before you plan.

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Urban view of Riga, Latvia’s capital Practical guides

Latvia on the Map: Riga, Latvian and the Euro

A first compass for locating Latvia in Northern Europe and getting to know its capital, language and currency before you start planning.

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Ventas Rumba waterfall and the historic brick bridge over the Venta River in Kuldīga. Routes

Kuldīga and the Venta: a walk where the river shapes the city

In Kuldīga, the waterfall, brick bridge and historic centre are not separate stops: together they form a short route that reveals how water sustained trade, industry and the urban landscape.

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