Sigulda - Latvian firebird
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I invite you to visit Vidzeme Switzerland!
Here Sigulda - Latvian firebird In the forests of pine bells drowning. Among the hills, as silver shines, Gauja streams in the Living Stream. And the splash of water, and bird talk carries away beyond the Turaida expanses.
In an amazing place in the valley of the Gauja River on steep cliffs are adjacent to three castles: Krimulda, Turaida and Sigulda.
The history of these fabulous places with the ruins of ancient fortresses leads to the Middle Ages. But the resort fame brought Sigulda 19th century, when the princes of Kropotkin, amazed by the unique beauty of the ancient valley of Gauja, told about it all over Russia.
When the times of wars ended, connoisseurs of nature and antiquity reached the picturesque steep shores, as well as representatives of the imperial court and even the emperors themselves.
On the tour you will see:
The famous medieval episcopal castle of Turaida, where today the museum-reserve is located.
Picturesque Park "Mountain Dayne" and the tomb of the legendary "Turaida Rose".
The majestic ruins of the knightly castle "Segevold", which offers stunning views of the river valley and Turaida.
The new Sigulda Castle is the residence of the Kropotkin princes.
Gutman Cave and the charming Bundulitis.
Park of canes, square of keys, road-serpentine, wind bells and clock "Happiness".
Transportation costs are paid separately!