Sigulda. Vidzem Switzerland
Description:
Sigulda is about 50 km from Riga.
The hilly terrain, the rapid waters of Gauja, the picturesque steep banks, the ruins of ancient castles surrounded by mighty forests - all this diversity is unlikely to leave you indifferent.
Sigulda is beautiful at any time of the year. In winter attracts lovers of winter sports (skiers, bobsledders) .Spring and summer pleases with bright greenery. But Sigulda is especially beautiful in autumn, in October nature lovers come to admire her autumn outfit.
During the leisurely tour you will see:
- ruins of the medieval castle of the Livonian Order,
Sigulda New Castle (built in neo-Gothic style for Prince Kropotkin),
Turaida medieval castle (one of the residences of the Bishop of Riga)
- Scenic Park Dine,
Gutman Cave (the largest cave in the Baltics),
- learn the legend of the Turaida rose - the unhappy love of the girl Maya.
Returning to Riga, I suggest that you dine in the roadside restaurant “Ragana” and learn the history of its name.
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