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This synagogue was built in 19th century. It is not a synagogue anymore as almost entire Jewish population was killed in WWII – the tragic moment of our history. Now it is residential house for people. It is located on Kalna street (Kalna iela). Ask for singagoga (into Latvian) if you can’t find it.
Written Jan 26, 2007
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This church was built in 18th century, but later some parts were added and its present look is from 19th century.
Written Jan 26, 2007
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From 10th till 14th century here was a Curonian wooden castle. Curonians were one of the most aggressive Baltic tribe. They participated also in Estonian and Karelian raid on Sigtuna in 1187 (most important Swedish city that time). There are many hills in Talsi. This one is called Talsu pilskalns in Latvian and it is located just near Talsu ezers (Talsi lakes).
Written Jan 26, 2007
In the Latvian countryside you won't have trouble finding storks - they seem to be as frequent as pigeon in the heart of Amsterdam! But fair enough, also in surrounding countries you will see them often. It's a great sight, these big white-and-black birds sitting on top of their chimney nest, or scores of them flocking a local field while the farmers are working on it....
Written Jan 16, 2004
There are frequent bus connections to/from Riga (each hour or so; from 2.5 to 3.5 hours; about 3 Ls) and not so frequent to/from Ventspils, Kuldiga, Liepaja, Kolka and probably some other. For more information try this site: http://www.1188.lv/satiksme?sub=autobusi&lang=en.
Written Jan 26, 2007
If you have or can find a local guide, it's fun to discover unknown corners of the countryside - like we discovered in nearby Pastende. Rent a bike or have a rowing trip, enjoy the wildlife and finish your day with a shaschlik party and a visit to the "pirts" (sauna)!
Updated Jan 16, 2004
It looks like Talsi has escaped the destiny of some other Latvian towns – it was not destroyed during WWII. Largest part of town looks the same as it looked some 50-100 years ago. So, the main...
In the heart of the Kurzeme region
Another (former) hometown, at least for one of us... It's a nice and cosy town, said to be quite beautiful among Latvian towns of it's size(which it is!) and it is renowned of offering "more than...
such a nice countryside around there....like everywhere in latvia Talsi - known as 'The Town of Nine Hills' - perches above two lakes. Talsi's history is hidden in its calm, cobbled sreets and in its...
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