Anyone who looks at the map of Latvia will see a place where they want to build a port – the city of Liepaja. It is one of the lar …
Historically, Graudu Street in the Latvian city of Liepaja is not only one of the main economic and business arteries, but also th …
The Church of St. Anne is the oldest church in Liepaja, which was first mentioned in the city chronicles in the 16th century. The …
One of the oldest bridges in the Latvian city of Liepaja is named after Oscar Kalpak. It was designed by the well-known French eng …
The Church of the Holy Trinity was built in the middle of the 18th century and is famous for the fact that since the completion of …
Liepaja Fortress or, as it is called, the North Fort of Karosta is a whole system of fortifications that were built between 1894 a …
The Palace of the Officers’ Assembly in the Latvian city of Liepaja is an example of Russian Art Nouveau. Its creator was St. Pete …
Grobin Castle is located in a historic place. It was on the territory of modern Grobin that ancient Latvian tribes lived. It is be …
The building was built in 1900 and was used as a prison for almost a century. The walls of this building saw officers of the Russi …
Now the Northern Forts - a unique tourist complex, which includes museums, galleries, the remains of the fortress - all this refle …
It is one of the highest hills in the area. The castle occupied the entire top of the hill. Its area is 30 by 50 meters. On the pe …
Liepaja is an atmospheric port city on the Baltic Sea coast with a rich history and a bright architectural face. Its fate is closely connected with the sea, fortification and merchant past: it combines seascapes, fortified ditches and elegant buildings in the style of jugendstil. Walking through the streets of Liepaja, you feel the combination of the rigor of the military history and the warm sea color, which makes the city a unique place for walking and exploring.
Among the man-made attractions of Liepaja are the famous Graudou Street with historical houses and business life, the Great Port, which determined the development of the city, and architectural monuments such as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Anne and the Church of the Holy Trinity. The Liepaja Fortress and the Northern Forts, where museums and remnants of fortifications are concentrated, as well as the Karosta Prison with a rich history and the Palace of the Officers' Sea Noble Assembly as a sample of Russian Art Nouveau. Oscar Kalpak Bridge, Grobinsky and Embutsky Castles, Roger Square - all these places tell different pages of the history of the city and impress with their atmosphere.
The natural attractions of Liepaja are no less attractive: the Baltic Sea coast with sandy beaches and embankments offers sea views and fresh air, and Embut Hill is a high natural vantage point in the district. Along the port line and the coastline there are cozy parks and walking areas where you can relax after visiting historical monuments and admire the sunset over the sea.
On our site you can see all the listed attractions on an interactive map, read brief descriptions of each object and build a personal route. Convenient filters and notes will help you quickly determine what to see first, plan the time and pave the optimal path between the points of interest to see the maximum in a short time.
You are free to explore Liepaja on your own, walking along the promenades and ancient streets, or book excursions with local guides who will tell stories, show hidden corners and add context to each place. Guides will help to make thematic routes - from military fortifications and prisons to architectural treasures and sea panoramas - and make the walk rich and informative.
Come to Liepaja to see the sea power of the port, walk along the fortress walls and breathe in the atmosphere of the old city. Discover new places, plan the route in advance and trust your impressions - each walk here can give unexpected discoveries and vivid memories.
