Castles and fortresses in Liepāja surroundings

Q: In what architectural style are the main buildings of Liepaja built and what historical periods do they represent?

The architectural appearance of Liepaja was formed under the influence of German, Swedish and Russian construction schools. The dominant city is the Lutheran Church of St. Anne of the XV century with elements of Gothic and late Baroque. The mansions on Graudu Street demonstrate the heyday of the Art Nouveau of the early XX century, and the building of the Liepaja Theatre of 1915 is an example of neoclassicism with modern elements.

Q: Where in Liepaja can you take atmospheric photos with historical color?

The 1913 carousel monument in Rainis Park is a favorite object for stylish shots with retro elements. Photo shoots at the old wooden warehouses in the Trade Canal convey the spirit of the port city of the XIX century. Unusual angles open from the observation deck of the tower Trisviekibas - the only surviving element of the medieval city wall.

Q: What little-known but significant historical sites are worth finding in Liepaja?

The St. Joseph Church of 1762 hides the only rococo altar in Latvia by Italian masters. In the area of Karosta, unique buildings of the times of the Russian Empire have been preserved - the officer pavilion and the soldier's church of St. Alexander Nevsky. Of particular value is the Romanesque tower of the XII century - the oldest stone structure Kurzeme.

Q: What legends do Liepaja have to do with its maritime past?

According to legend, underground passages under the city lead to secret warehouses of the time of the pirate Michel, who robbed ships in the Baltic Sea of the XVII century. The Liepaja Lighthouse of 1868 is associated with the story of the ghost of a caretaker warning of storms. In local folklore there are legends about the "Curonian treasure" - treasures hidden by the knights of the Livonian Order before fleeing the city.

Q: What attractions of Liepaja will be interesting for families with children?

Children will be fascinated by visiting the Liepaja Museum of History and Art with a collection of antique toys and interactive expositions. Park "Put, Vesi!" offers unique attractions on the sea theme, created according to the drawings of the XIX century. In the equestrian arena "Liepajas zirga" you can see performances of the Kurzeme breed of horses, bred since the time of Duke Jacob.

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Liepaja Fortress or, as it is called, the North Fort of Karosta is a whole system of fortifications that were built between 1894 a …

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Grobin Castle

Grobin Castle is located in a historic place. It was on the territory of modern Grobin that ancient Latvian tribes lived. It is be …

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Northern forts

Now the Northern Forts - a unique tourist complex, which includes museums, galleries, the remains of the fortress - all this refle …

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Embut Castle

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 …

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Castles and fortresses in Liepāja surroundings

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