Cesis Travel Guide

  Cesis old town square
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  • Cesis old town square
      Cesis old town square
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  •   Things to Do
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  • Bar Sarunas inside
      Bar Sarunas inside
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  • Bar Sarunas - street view
      Bar Sarunas - street view
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  • Potato pancakes with fish in bar Sarunas
      Potato pancakes with fish in bar Sarunas
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St. John Church

St. John Church, Cesis

 sihi Says:  St. John church locates in old town square. It is a largest old basilica church in Latvia. Temple is built in gothic style in 1281—1284 of limestone. St. John church was a major temple of Livonian Order. Its massive tower towers over the square. Altar painting was painted by... 

Cesis old town

Cesis old town, Cesis

 sihi Says:  Old town of Cesis is one of nicest and the most interesting old towns in Baltic states. Cesis is a medieval town and some sights are remained till nowadays. Cesis has its old buildings on stone streets, church, castle. 

visit Cesis Medieval Castle

visit Cesis Medieval Castle, Cesis

 eksvist Says:  Castle of Cesis or Castle of the Livonian Order - it is most attractive sight in Cesis ... I think.It cost for you only 2 Lv, (about 2,8 EUR, 4,5 USD).There are peoples in medieval costume at the ticket-kiosk, who giving to you medieval-lantern, which lighting in the tower... 

May Park in Cesis

May Park in Cesis, Cesis

 eksvist Says:  When you needed just to spend the time by walking, you can do it in May Park in centre of city.It is beautyful park with sculptures, fountains and flowers. There are some ducks and two beautyful black swan ... so view is magnificent. The park was once known as the Alexei... 

St. John's Church in Cesis

St. John's Church in Cesis, Cesis

 eksvist Says:  Outside this church is usual, nothing attractive there I didn't found. Only the monk beside the church, with who it is good to take the picture :).For me, as Estonians it was more important go inside to see the altar-painting, which was drawn by Estonian artist Johann Köler... 

Ozolkalns

Ozolkalns, Cesis

 turistauk Says:  Adventure park in summer and skiing resort in winter.Don't know how this park looks in winter, but in summer it's fantastic place: adventure park, amazing view and footpath in mountains.Adventure park is very good occupation for active people or families with children over... 

St. John's church

St. John's church, Cesis

 turistauk Says:  St. John's church was built in late 13th century and it is largest church in northern Vidzeme.This was the church of Livonian Order.Church is going to be renewed soon.Fee for visit to church tower: 0.5 Ls (~0.7 Euro) 

Cesis Castle

Cesis Castle, Cesis

 turistauk Says:  Do you want to see something amazing? Visit Cesis castle and castle park. Probably the best view in Cesis.When I was in Cesis (6th - 8th June, 2008) castle was under construction, so I saw just outside and park, but i was satisfied with that view. I think the castle will be... 

Hotels  

Kolonna Hotel Cesis

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Atputa Hotel

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Restaurants  

Bar Sarunas: bar

Bar Sarunas: bar, Cesis

 sihi Says:  Nice cafe-bar in the centre of Cesis. It has modern interior, young atmospheare.Menu is pretty rich. And food is tasty. Portion has normal size. After 21:00 (9 PM) is still possible to order meal - kitchen works. For example Potato pancakes with fish, cottage chease and... 

Cafe Popular: The most popular!

Cafe Popular: The most popular!, Cesis

 Linndy Says:  Cafe Popular is the most popular cafe in Cesis Town where in addition to traditional Latvian food you can enjoy real Italian pizza. Their cooks have learned these recipes from Italian pizza masters.In the cafe there are a big screan... Normally there is Cafe Popular is the... 

Alexis: Wanna have a dinner with elagance?

Alexis: Wanna have a dinner with elagance?, Cesis

 Linndy Says:  One of the nicest restaurants in Vidzemes region. In this elite restaurant you can have a great meal acompnied with one of their best vines. A classy place for classy people. 

Nightlife  

Vidzemnieks.: The only place to go out in Cesis...

Vidzemnieks.: The only place to go out in Cesis..., Cesis

 Linndy Says:  If you are in Cesis and would like to go out in the night then this is the place you should go... First of all there are no more other places where to go in night in Cesis and secondly it is quite a good place... I haven`t been there for a couple of months though but it is... 

Transportation  

How to get to Cesis from Riga?

How to get to Cesis from Riga?, Cesis

 Linndy Says:  Riga - Cesis is about 90km... The bus is the easiest way to go there... Just go to the bus station and get a ticket... :)) Buses leaves from the Platform 10 every hour and sometimes also more often... Just check it out at the station or by calling to 118 (infoline) 

Train

Train, Cesis

 js77 Says:  There are few daily train services to/from Riga (2 hours, 1.50 LVL), Sigulda (less than 1 hour; less then 1 LVL) and Valmiera (half an hour; 0.50 LVL) and Lugazi near Valka (more than one hour; more than 1 LVL). More about it here: http://www.1188.lv/satiksme/vilcieni/. 

Local Customs  

Shake hands with history

Shake hands with history, Cesis

 Maxlamy Says:  Take it easy and make time. 

Tourist Traps  

Rakši - nice place, nothing to see and awful road

Rakši - nice place, nothing to see and awful road, Cesis

 turistauk Says:  Rakši - one of the most hyped-up hotel in Cesis. I think it`s interesting and funny to take lamas ride or something, but if you want only to see zoo or how looks Rakši - don`t waste time - awful road and just few animals. If you want to feel satisfied take lot of money and... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The great place to ski and just have fun!!!

The great place to ski and just have fun!!!, Cesis

 Linndy Says:  Not very far from Cesis is Zagarkalns skiing centre. It is a great place where to ski, snowboard or just have fun on Zagara Hill... People from all Latvia comes here. Don`t miss this place! At the top of the hill you can always get na hot tea and kebabs to warm you up you a... 

Sietiniezis Rock

Sietiniezis Rock, Cesis

 js77 Says:  This very impessive sandstone rock is located on the banks of river Gauja between Cesis and Valmiera. Unlikely to some other sandstone rocks of Latvia this is white and it’s very large, too. When you will come to it, it will not seem that large, but then after one corner... 

Favorites  

Feel like the knight

Feel like the knight, Cesis

 LanaFromRiga Says:  I get most strong impression after visiting Old Livonian Castle’s ruins. First, we had to put on safety caps and take candlelight. It seemed so romantic in the start. Climbing to the top of Old Castle’s Tower, during 2-3 metres no windows, absolutely darkness and you can see... 

The Caslte’s Park

The Caslte’s Park, Cesis

 LanaFromRiga Says:  The Caslte’s Park is the town’s most beautiful park and a favourite place for relaxation. The origins of the park date back 1812, when work first began to turn the adjacent Riekstu Kalns (Nut Hill) and the castle ruins into a park. So calm and green place in the middle of... 

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The start point of christianic Latvia

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 Cesis is a town that delights both visitors and inhabitants with its unique charm, rich heritage, winding medieval streets and the magnificent landscape of the Gauja National Park. 

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Cesis – historical town

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 Cesis is very nice and interesting town. It is one of the best destinations in Latvia in my opinion. Now it's a small town, but in medieval times Cesis was politically the 2nd (after Riga, of course)... 

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Wet wet wet Cesis

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 The first three times we went to Cesis, it raining incessantly. We finally made it on a sunny day this fall. Cesis is a pleasant little town with a great castle ruin to wander around. The best thing... 

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Cesis

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 Cesis is a town in northern part of Latvia. Population is about 18 000. 

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Cesis - wonderful town in Latvia

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 Cesis is small, but not poor. Castle, two parks, beer bravery, church and old buildings - you must see that. First of all visit tourism information center near castle and take a map. There will be a... 

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